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National Planning Policy Framework Summary - Local green spaces update
Local green spaces can be designated through local and neighbourhood plans, the effect of which will be to rule out development except in very special circumstances. Such a designation will not be appropriate for most green spaces....
National Planning Policy Framework Summary - Plan making update
Plan making. The NPPF confirms that planning decisions must be taken in accordance with the Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The NPPF is a material consideration. Plans should be based on adequate up to date and relevant evidence, and should reflect the NPPF and the presumption in favour of sustainable development. The tests of ‘soundness’ still...
National Planning Policy Framework Summary - Supporting information for planning applications update
Supporting information for planning applications should be proportionate to the nature and scale of the proposal. Planning Authorities should only request information that is relevant, necessary and material to the application in question....
National Planning Policy Framework Summary - Design update
Design. The importance of good design is given strong recognition. Architectural styles should not be imposed, nor innovation stifled, but it is proper to seek to promote or reinforce local distinctiveness. Permission should be refused for development of poor design. Great weight should be given to outstanding or innovative designs which help raise the standard of design more generally...
National Planning Policy Framework Summary - Green Belt update
Green belt policy is essentially retained, with substantial weight given to any harm to the green belt. One change sees a new category recognised as an exception to inappropriate development – ‘limited infilling or the partial or complete redevelopment of previously developed sites (brownfield land), whether redundant or in continuing use (excluding temporary buildings), which would not have a...
National Planning Policy Framework Summary - Open Space, sports and playing fields update
Open space, sports and playing fields should not be built on unless it is surplus to requirements, or replaced by equivalent or better facilities in a suitable location, or the development is for alternative sports and recreation provision the need for which clearly outweighs the loss....
National Planning Policy Framework Summary - Housing update
Housing. Planning Authorities should provide a 5 year supply of housing, with an additional 5% buffer to ensure choice and competition in the market for land. Where there has been persistent under delivery of housing, the buffer should be 20%. Sites or broad locations for growth should also be identified for years 6-10 and, where possible, for years...
National Planning Policy Framework Summary - Town Centres update
Town centres should be recognised as the heart of their communities, with policies to support their viability and vitality. The sequential test still applies, and applications that fail to satisfy that test should be refused. Impact assessments are required for retail, leisure and office developments above 2,500 sq m (or locally set thresholds) outside town centres....
