Issue details
Response to consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework
Purpose of the
Report: This report will present the Council’s proposed
response to the Government’s consultation on proposed
modifications to the National Planning Policy Framework.
The new Government are currently consulting on proposed
modifications to the NPPF to align the national planning approach
with their objectives to achieve sustainable growth in our planning
system. They are also seeking views on a series of wider policy
proposals in relation to increasing planning fees, local plan
intervention criteria and appropriate thresholds for certain
Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. As part of this,
there are a series of questions and methodology changes for which
they are asking for comments. Consultation closes on 24th September
2024 and is open for comment from any interested party.
Executive Member will be asked to: Approve the proposed response to
the NPPF consultation.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/08/2024
Decision due: 23/09/24 by Decision Session - Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities
Lead member: Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities
Lead director: Interim Director of City Development
Department: Directorate of City Development
Contact: Alison Cooke, Head of Strategic Planning Policy email: alison.cooke@york.gov.uk Alison.Cooke2@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Technical officers from around the Council are
feeding into the response.
Local Plan Working Group on 10 September will receive a verbal
update regarding the NPPF consultation and discussion with Members
will inform the draft proposed response.
Link to Government consultation documents online:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system
Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: EIA will be considered as part of the report.