The Government has issued another consultation, National Planning Policy Framework: Plan-making and national decision-making policies. The consultation comprises two main documents, one of 123 pages and another of 127 pages, together with a questionnaire comprising 223 questions. The National Planning Policy Framework is the primary policy statement in planning, guiding and determining the work of local councils and other bodies. You can access the details here
Civic Voice’s Expert Panel have started reviewing the documents and compiling a response. We urge Civic Societies to consider submitting your own responses and to assist with that we have produced a summary of the key points available here.
Apart from specific points of concern, Civic Voice would like to learn from its members as to the design of a realistic and practical planning policy framework that might meet their interests. The omissions from the proposed NPPF are as significant as the inclusions. The final deadline for making comments to government is 10 March 2026. If you would like to contribute to the Civic Voice response, please send your comments no later than 10 February 2026 to the chair of the Expert Panel by email to info@civicvoice.org.uk