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National Planning Policy Framework Reform

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is undertaking comprehensive reform of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to streamline planning processes, enhance local decision-making, and clarify affordable housing definitions. The reform is being pursued through multiple bills including the Housing and Planning (Local Decision-Making) Bill and Direct Planning (Pilot) Bill, with a government review underway and working papers on infrastructure planning. The initiative is in active development with assessments of impacts on community involvement and housing affordability.


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2026

9 events
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has considered the report published by TYI on 18 March 2026, titled ‘Small Changes, Big Rewards: Ensuring planni

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has considered the report published by TYI on 18 March 2026, titled ‘Small Changes, Big Rewards: Ensuring planning connects with mobile infrastructure ambitions’.

27 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework on the nu

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework on the number of intensive livestock farms.

24 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 23 March 2026, to Question 120664, on Travellers: Caravan sites, how the changes to the National

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 23 March 2026, to Question 120664, on Travellers: Caravan sites, how the changes to the National Planning Policy Framework on traveller sites are …

24 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of simplifying the definition of affordable housing types s

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of simplifying the definition of affordable housing types set out in the National Planning Policy Framework.

24 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage on 1 April (HL15919), whether the National Planning Policy Framework contains strong protections for the

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage on 1 April (HL15919), whether the National Planning Policy Framework contains strong protections for the setting of the Stonehenge World Heritage site from vans

23 Mar 2026 | Consultation (open) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

New Towns Draft Programme — consultation opened

We are seeking views on the draft New Towns Programme, preferred locations and the government’s proposed offer to potential new towns locations.

10 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system — consultation closed

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking views on how we might revise national planning policy to support our wider objectives. Alongside this consultation document, a draft National Planning Policy Framework (“the Framework”) has b

2025

7 events
16 Dec 2025 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system — consultation opened

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking views on how we might revise national planning policy to support our wider objectives. Alongside this consultation document, a draft National Planning Policy Framework (“the Framework”) has b

15 Oct 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

National Infrastructure Planning: Data Centres

UIN: HCWS966 The government is committed to ensuring that the planning system effectively facilitates development to meet the needs of a modern economy, including supporting essential digital infrastructure such as data centres.In December last year, following consult...

27 Jan 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

National Infrastructure Planning

UIN: HLWS386 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook MP) has today made the following statement:Sustained economic growth is central to the Government’s Plan for Change. It is the only way to increase the …

2024

8 events
24 Sep 2024 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system — consultation closed

Scope of this consultation: The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking views on how we might revise national planning policy to support our wider objectives. Full details on the scope of consultation are found within chapter 1. …

30 Jul 2024 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system — consultation opened

Scope of this consultation: The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking views on how we might revise national planning policy to support our wider objectives. Full details on the scope of consultation are found within chapter 1. …

2022

1 event
6 Jun 2022 | Policy paper Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities linked

Future of the planning system in England: government response to the Select Committee report

The government‘s response to the Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Select Committee’s inquiry on the future of the planning system in England.

2021

9 events
12 Oct 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Creating a vision for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on priorities for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc Spatial Framework.

20 Jul 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Creating a vision for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on priorities for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc Spatial Framework.

2020

1 event

2018

5 events

2017

15 events
20 Dec 2017 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Amending environmental impact assessment regulations

Consultation to amend the Town and Country and Infrastructure planning regulations transposing the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive.

20 Dec 2017 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Amending environmental impact assessment regulations — outcome published

Consultation to amend the Town and Country and Infrastructure planning regulations transposing the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive.

3 Aug 2017 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Planning and affordable housing for Build to Rent — outcome published

Consultation on changes to planning policy to encourage authorities to plan for Build to Rent schemes, with Affordable Private Rent to substitute for other types of affordable housing.

2 May 2017 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Planning and affordable housing for Build to Rent — consultation closed

Consultation on changes to planning policy to encourage authorities to plan for Build to Rent schemes, with Affordable Private Rent to substitute for other types of affordable housing.

7 Feb 2017 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Planning and affordable housing for Build to Rent — consultation opened

Consultation on changes to planning policy to encourage authorities to plan for Build to Rent schemes, with Affordable Private Rent to substitute for other types of affordable housing.

7 Feb 2017 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

National Planning Policy: consultation on proposed changes — outcome published

Seeks views on specific changes to national planning policy to support delivery of new homes, including low cost homes for first time buyers.

1 Feb 2017 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Amending environmental impact assessment regulations — consultation closed

Consultation to amend the Town and Country and Infrastructure planning regulations transposing the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive.

2016

15 events
15 Dec 2016 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Implementation of neighbourhood planning provisions in the Neighbourhood Planning Bill — outcome published

We are seeking views on detailed regulations to implement the neighbourhood planning provisions in the Neighbourhood Planning Bill.

14 Dec 2016 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Amending environmental impact assessment regulations — consultation opened

Consultation to amend the Town and Country and Infrastructure planning regulations transposing the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive.

19 Oct 2016 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Implementation of neighbourhood planning provisions in the Neighbourhood Planning Bill — consultation closed

We are seeking views on detailed regulations to implement the neighbourhood planning provisions in the Neighbourhood Planning Bill.

7 Sep 2016 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Implementation of neighbourhood planning provisions in the Neighbourhood Planning Bill — consultation opened

We are seeking views on detailed regulations to implement the neighbourhood planning provisions in the Neighbourhood Planning Bill.

22 Feb 2016 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

National Planning Policy: consultation on proposed changes — consultation closed

Seeks views on specific changes to national planning policy to support delivery of new homes, including low cost homes for first time buyers.

2015

9 events
7 Dec 2015 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

National Planning Policy: consultation on proposed changes — consultation opened

Seeks views on specific changes to national planning policy to support delivery of new homes, including low cost homes for first time buyers.

20 Nov 2015 | Bill stage linked

Direct Planning (Pilot) Bill [HL]

Second Reading 14:33:00 Moved by Lord Lexden: That the Bill be now read a second time. Lord Lexden (Con): My Lords, I beg to move that this Bill be now read a second time. I am deeply grateful to those …

27 Feb 2015 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Operation of the National Planning Policy Framework: government response to the CLG Select Committee inquiry

Response to the Communities and Local Government Select Committee inquiry into the operation of the National Planning Policy Framework.

2014

4 events

2012

1 event

2011

2 events

2010

2 events

2009

1 event