Issue details

Revised National Planning Policy Framework and Implications for the Local Plan

The government recently published for consultation the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system. The Council needs to respond to this consultation and this report sets out the recommended key elements of the response. The revised NPPF will also have significant implications for the Council’s Local Plan and this report outlines some of the main implications and the recommended next steps in respect of Local Plan preparation.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/08/2024

Decision due: 12 Sep 2024 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Built Environment, Housing and Sustainable Development

Lead director: Executive Director - Sustainable Communities

Contact: Richard Daone, Planning Policy Team Leader Email: Richard_Daone@bathnes.gov.uk Tel: 01225 477546.

Consultation process

The government has recently published for consultation revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system. This report seeks approval of the key elements of this Council's response. Implications and next steps for the Local Plan are outlined. In preparing the report internal consultation has taken place.

Consultees

Cabinet Members, S151 officer, Monitoring Officer and Executive Director of Sustainable Communities.

EFP Reference: E3569

Decisions

Agenda items