National policies on planning
National policies
Detailed decisions on planning matters are taken by Local Planning Authorities, in accordance with their Local Plan. The roles and structure of local authorities are defined by national government.
National Planning Policy Framework
The Local Plans, as drawn up by Local Planning Authorities, derive from the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which is issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The NPPF has been updated, with effect from December 2024.
NPPF 2024
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government issued a [...]
Devolution
In December 2024, the government published a white paper on Devolution, which proposes changes to the structure and operation of local authorities.
Devolution white paper
The government published a white paper on devolution on 16 [...]