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NPPF 2026 now in force from 17th August
A new NPPF 2026 had been published after consultation (See Link)
The NPPF 2026 does not alter the substance of the previous NPPF (2024) but implements Government’s desie to make national policy more operational and less merely advisory, this includes the use of standardised National Development Management Policies.
The NPPF 2026 also includes several key changes:
- A permanent presumption in favour of suitably located development.
- Building homes around stations.
- Driving urban and suburban densification
- Securing a diverse mix of homes.
- Supporting small and medium sites.
- Streamlining local standards.
- Boosting local and regional economies.
- Supporting critical and growth minerals.
- Embedding a vision-led approach to transport.
- Better addressing climate change.
- Conserving and enhancing the natural environment.
- Taking a more positive approach to the use of heritage assets.
There have been many changes to the Planning System since 2024 and we have tried to summarise the main points in a paper available at this link.
The NPPF 2026 and associated supporting documents can be accessed below.
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