MPs debate National Planning Policy Framework

Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Hilary Benn, responded to the debate on behalf of the Opposition. Watch and read the debate and the views expressed by MPs on Parliament TV and in Commons Hansard.

• Parliament TV: National Planning Policy Framework
• Commons Hansard: National Planning Policy Framework
• Topics: Planning

National Planning Policy Framework

The Department for Communities and Local Government determines national policies on different aspects of planning and the rules that govern the operation of the system.

National planning policies are set out in new-style Planning Policy Statements, which are gradually replacing Planning Policy Guidance notes.

Further information on the draft National Planning Policy Framework can be found on the Department for Communities and Local Government website.

• Department for Communities and Local Government: National Planning Policy Framework (external website)

Communities and Local Government Committee

The Commons Communities and Local Government Committee has been examining the draft National Planning Policy Framework.

• Communities and Local Government Committee inquiry: National Planning Policy Framework

Debates

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• About Parliament: Main business (debates)