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: Decision Made

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.

 

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