Tag: Housing Development

The Government has published its long-awaited new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), introducing another significant set of changes to England’s planning system.

There have already been plenty of headlines about a new ‘default yes’ for development around railway stations, greater support for housebuilding and plans to make the planning system simpler and more consistent. But what exactly is the NPPF – and what could the latest changes mean for housing development in England? Keep reading for a summary at some of the key things worth knowing.