National planning policy framework (HC 1526 of session 2010-12). Volume I: report, together with formal minutes, oral and written evidence

Publication Year

2011

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Examines whether: the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) gives sufficient guidance to local planning authorities, the Planning Inspectorate and others, including investors and developers, while giving local communities sufficient power over planning decisions; the definition of ‘sustainable development’ is appropriate and whether the presumption in favour of sustainable development is a balanced and workable approach; the ‘core planning principles’ are clearly and appropriately expressed; the relationship between the NPPF and other national statements of planning-related policy are sufficiently clear, and whether the NPPF serves to integrate national planning policy across Government Departments; the NPPF and the ‘duty to co-operate’ provide a sufficient basis for larger-than-local strategic planning; and the policies contained in the NPPF are sufficiently evidence-based.

Document History

House of Commons Communities and Local Government Committee. Eighth report. Related to Volume II: additional written evidence; and Government response to the Communities and Local Government Select Committee report: national planning policy framework. Cm 8322 (DCLG, 2012).

ISBN

9780215040121

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