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 (subject to call-in)
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