Revised national planning policy, in the form of a new iteration of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has arrived, just in time for Christmas. Published at the end of last week, it is promoted as a key part of the Government’s initiatives to get the country building, following a consultation draft earlier in the year.
But what are the changes, and how will they impact on the ability to deliver the much needed new homes together with the essential infrastructure to go with it. Our Planning team provide their thoughts here.
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