tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/policy-papers-and-consultations Policy papers and consultations 2026-08-17T14:08:18+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/creating-a-clear-rules-based-planning-system 2026-08-17T14:08:18+01:00 Creating a clear, rules-based planning system Policy statement setting out steps the government is taking to reform the planning system. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/reforms-to-the-statutory-consultee-system 2026-08-17T14:07:17+01:00 Reforms to the statutory consultee system We are seeking views on reforming the role of statutory consultees in the planning system in England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/national-planning-policy-framework-proposed-reforms-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system 2026-08-17T14:06:52+01:00 National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system We are seeking views on a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/permitted-development-rights-schools-assets-of-community-value-defence-and-conservation 2026-06-10T09:49:00+01:00 Permitted development rights: schools, assets of community value, defence and conservation We are seeking views on proposals for new and amended permitted development rights. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consulting-the-secretary-of-state-on-planning-decisions 2026-03-23T10:00:02+00:00 Consulting the Secretary of State on planning decisions We are seeking views on proposals that require Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to consult the Secretary of State on some planning decisions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/design-and-placemaking-planning-practice-guidance 2026-01-21T10:00:03+00:00 Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance We are seeking views on the usability of consolidated Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/compulsory-purchase-process-and-compensation-reforms 2025-09-19T12:12:16+01:00 Compulsory Purchase Process and Compensation Reforms Consultation seeking views on a range of technical reforms to the compulsory purchase process and compensation rules. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/implementing-measures-to-improve-build-out-transparency-technical-consultation 2025-05-25T00:01:04+01:00 Implementing measures to improve Build Out transparency​: ​Technical consultation ​​Technical consultation on the introduction of a new statutory build out framework and the power to decline to determine applications.​ tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system 2025-02-27T14:53:51+00:00 Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system This consultation is seeking views on our proposed approach to revising the NPPF. It also seeks views on a series of wider national planning policy reforms. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/planning-policy-for-traveller-sites 2024-12-12T11:56:03+00:00 Planning policy for traveller sites Government planning policy for traveller sites which should be read in conjunction with the National Planning Policy Framework. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/consultation-on-proposed-changes-to-the-planning-inspectorate-official-statistics-publications 2024-10-11T09:44:47+01:00 Consultation on proposed changes to The Planning Inspectorate official statistics publications The Planning Inspectorate is committed to publishing statistics in which the public finds trust, quality, and value. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/an-accelerated-planning-system-consultation 2024-03-06T13:40:08+00:00 An accelerated planning system: consultation Consultation on an accelerated planning service, planning performance measures, extensions of time, expedited appeals and section 73B applications. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/levelling-up-and-regeneration-bill-reforms-to-national-planning-policy 2023-12-19T13:37:37+00:00 Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities is seeking views on how we might develop new national planning policy to support our wider objectives. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/reforms-to-national-planning-policy-report-government-response 2023-11-29T13:42:26+00:00 Reforms to national planning policy report: government response Government response to the seventh report of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee on reforms to national planning policy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/government-response-to-the-national-infrastructure-commission-report-on-improving-nationally-significant-infrastructure-planning 2023-11-22T13:29:18+00:00 Government response to the National Infrastructure Commission report on improving nationally significant infrastructure planning The government's response to the National Infrastructure Commission report of their study on the infrastructure planning system and the role of National Policy Statements. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/increasing-planning-fees-and-performance-technical-consultation 2023-07-25T14:57:08+01:00 Increasing planning fees and performance: technical consultation Consultation on proposals to increase planning fees and to improve capacity, capability and performance within local planning authorities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/permitted-development-rights-response-to-the-select-committee-report 2023-05-18T11:57:27+01:00 Permitted development rights: response to the Select Committee report The government response to the recommendations of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee following their inquiry on permitted development rights. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/landfill-tax-grant-scheme-call-for-evidence 2023-03-15T13:34:31+00:00 Landfill tax grant scheme: call for evidence Seeking views on a proposed scheme that will refund landfill tax in order to encourage the redevelopment of brownfield sites and contaminated land. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/supporting-defence-infrastructure-and-the-future-of-time-limited-permitted-development-rights 2022-06-20T10:08:03+01:00 Supporting defence infrastructure and the future of time-limited permitted development rights This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to permitted development rights. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/future-of-the-planning-system-in-england-government-response-to-the-select-committee-report 2022-06-06T16:36:46+01:00 Future of the planning system in England: government response to the Select Committee report The government‘s response to the Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Select Committee’s inquiry on the future of the planning system in England.