The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking views on how they might revise national planning policy to support their wider objectives. They are proposing significant changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). These aim to boost housing supply to deliver 1.5million homes over the next five years, support economic growth, promote sustainable development and increase planning fees.

The consultation on the proposed changes is live and closes at 11.45pm on Tuesday 24 September 2024. To find out more about the proposed changes and how to respond please visit their website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system

For any enquiries about this consultation please contact planningpolicyconsultation@communities.gov.uk

Wiltshire Council hosted a webinar on the proposed changes on Wednesday 14 August 2024, with the recording of the webinar being posted on their YouTube channel in the coming days. Alternatively residents can request the link to the webinar be sent to them, by emailing communications@wiltshire.gov.uk