Government is consulting on additional changes to planning policy to speed up the planning process – will these changes be effective, or will they add further complexity to the system?
14 Mar 2024, 3 min read
Recent changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) have implications for businesses in England.
These include:
- Planning conditions on design and materials: The updated NPPF introduces a new paragraph (140) that encourages planning authorities to use conditions requiring clear and accurate drawings/details of a scheme’s design and materials. The aim is to enhance certainty for those implementing planning permission, ensuring they understand how to comply with the granted permission.
- Integration of 'beauty': The revised NPPF emphasizes the consideration of 'beauty
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