The UK Government has launched a consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) alongside wider changes to the planning system in England. The consultation seeks views from professionals across land use, rural development, infrastructure, environment, food and the wider rural economy.
The proposals include a revised draft NPPF and a package of supporting reforms intended to modernise national planning policy, streamline decision-making and support the delivery of homes, employment and infrastructure.
Planning policy plays a critical role in shaping the future of agriculture, rural businesses, land management, infrastructure delivery and environmental stewardship. Changes to the NPPF may influence: