The Coalition Government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on 27 March
2012. The document replaces over a thousand pages of national planning policy
with around 50. On its release, the Government stated that: "This is a key part
of our reforms to make the planning system less complex and more accessible, to
protect the environment and to promote sustainable growth."
Many of the former policy statements and circulars were cancelled with the publication of the NPPF. For more
information, please visit the
Department of Communities & Local Government web
site.
The Government's Planning Portal web site is a one-stop source of information for the general public, applicants and agents, planners and local authorities, covering both planning and building control matters.
