The new policy planning framework explicitly encourages infill.
Also there isn't a lot of knife crime in London.
clplanning.co.uk/navigating-t...
www.lsh.co.uk/explore/rese...
Also there isn't a lot of knife crime in London.
clplanning.co.uk/navigating-t...
www.lsh.co.uk/explore/rese...
Navigating the New NPPF: Key Changes and What They Mean for You
The government has released a consultation on a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), introducing significant changes to the planning system. These reforms aim to streamline the planning ...
clplanning.co.uk
June 22, 2026 at 11:26 AM
The new policy planning framework explicitly encourages infill.
Also there isn't a lot of knife crime in London.
clplanning.co.uk/navigating-t...
www.lsh.co.uk/explore/rese...
Also there isn't a lot of knife crime in London.
clplanning.co.uk/navigating-t...
www.lsh.co.uk/explore/rese...
For a decade, planning policy in England defined cars as "sustainable" if they were low (exhaust) emission, ignoring their wider impacts on people, place-making and nature.
A small change slipped out in the new #NPPF last month corrected that. Happy #WorldCarFreeDay!
A small change slipped out in the new #NPPF last month corrected that. Happy #WorldCarFreeDay!
September 22, 2026 at 11:33 AM
For a decade, planning policy in England defined cars as "sustainable" if they were low (exhaust) emission, ignoring their wider impacts on people, place-making and nature.
A small change slipped out in the new #NPPF last month corrected that. Happy #WorldCarFreeDay!
A small change slipped out in the new #NPPF last month corrected that. Happy #WorldCarFreeDay!
Does the NPPF have much to say about historic coal slag avalanches or burning roadside vehicles?
British NIMBYism is truly a sight to behold.
“We are rejecting this solar farm, because one time I saw an electric vehicle on fire, which reminded me that decades ago a coal mining disaster killed lots of children”.
“We are rejecting this solar farm, because one time I saw an electric vehicle on fire, which reminded me that decades ago a coal mining disaster killed lots of children”.
September 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Does the NPPF have much to say about historic coal slag avalanches or burning roadside vehicles?
NPPF consultation prep. 🚨
This Thursday at 12:00:
"Join CIfA's Head of Policy and Influence for a short presentation on what's in the Westminster Government's new National Planning Policy Framework for England. Input from members to inform the CIfA consultation response is invited."
www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even...
"Join CIfA's Head of Policy and Influence for a short presentation on what's in the Westminster Government's new National Planning Policy Framework for England. Input from members to inform the CIfA consultation response is invited."
www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/even...
CIfA Advocacy webinar: National Planning Policy Framework consultation | CIfA
www.archaeologists.net
January 13, 2026 at 8:22 PM
NPPF consultation prep. 🚨
Somewhere the NPPF is weeping.
May 29, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Somewhere the NPPF is weeping.
On #WorldCarFreeDay, let's celebrate a small recent @transportaction.bsky.social win 🥳🥳
The definition of "sustainable transport" in the Government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) no longer includes electric vehicles.
This is good news as we need fewer cars, not just newer cars!
The definition of "sustainable transport" in the Government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) no longer includes electric vehicles.
This is good news as we need fewer cars, not just newer cars!
September 22, 2026 at 4:11 PM
On #WorldCarFreeDay, let's celebrate a small recent @transportaction.bsky.social win 🥳🥳
The definition of "sustainable transport" in the Government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) no longer includes electric vehicles.
This is good news as we need fewer cars, not just newer cars!
The definition of "sustainable transport" in the Government's National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) no longer includes electric vehicles.
This is good news as we need fewer cars, not just newer cars!
Did I ever mention I love Keir Starmer
December 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Did I ever mention I love Keir Starmer
Planning barrister Zack Simons isn’t on bluesky, which obviously has held back his career somewhat, so I share with you his tour de force blog post on the government’s NPPF yesterday & related announcements. Great read for anyone who wants to understand this stuff. www.planoraks.com/posts-1/-the...
🏆 The #Planoraks 2024 - the new NPPF 🏆 — #planoraks
The nominations are in… and there’s a late entry…
www.planoraks.com
December 13, 2024 at 6:45 AM
Planning barrister Zack Simons isn’t on bluesky, which obviously has held back his career somewhat, so I share with you his tour de force blog post on the government’s NPPF yesterday & related announcements. Great read for anyone who wants to understand this stuff. www.planoraks.com/posts-1/-the...
📢 The New NPPF: Key Takeaways 📢
The updated National Planning Policy Framework promises significant changes to housing delivery, Green Belt planning, and local plan collaboration.
Read our analysis in full here: cornerstonebarristers.com/the-new-nppf...
#PlanningLaw #NPPF
The updated National Planning Policy Framework promises significant changes to housing delivery, Green Belt planning, and local plan collaboration.
Read our analysis in full here: cornerstonebarristers.com/the-new-nppf...
#PlanningLaw #NPPF
December 12, 2024 at 3:18 PM
📢 The New NPPF: Key Takeaways 📢
The updated National Planning Policy Framework promises significant changes to housing delivery, Green Belt planning, and local plan collaboration.
Read our analysis in full here: cornerstonebarristers.com/the-new-nppf...
#PlanningLaw #NPPF
The updated National Planning Policy Framework promises significant changes to housing delivery, Green Belt planning, and local plan collaboration.
Read our analysis in full here: cornerstonebarristers.com/the-new-nppf...
#PlanningLaw #NPPF
Lots of discussion on greenbelt today ahead of new #NPPF.
- Greenbelt covers 12.6% of England, compared with just 1.3% used for housing (6.2% if you include gardens)
- There's no greenbelt in the south west or East Anglia (beyond Cambridge).
researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN...
- Greenbelt covers 12.6% of England, compared with just 1.3% used for housing (6.2% if you include gardens)
- There's no greenbelt in the south west or East Anglia (beyond Cambridge).
researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN...
December 12, 2024 at 8:33 AM
Lots of discussion on greenbelt today ahead of new #NPPF.
- Greenbelt covers 12.6% of England, compared with just 1.3% used for housing (6.2% if you include gardens)
- There's no greenbelt in the south west or East Anglia (beyond Cambridge).
researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN...
- Greenbelt covers 12.6% of England, compared with just 1.3% used for housing (6.2% if you include gardens)
- There's no greenbelt in the south west or East Anglia (beyond Cambridge).
researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN...
The man I am marrying cannot walk past a field without saying something like "ah that would score highly in purpose B of the NPPF" and I wouldn't change that
July 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The man I am marrying cannot walk past a field without saying something like "ah that would score highly in purpose B of the NPPF" and I wouldn't change that
@aallensport.arseblog.com never did I expect such in-depth analysis of the NPPF to be made on the Arseblog. Excellent article. RTPI Membership awaits Sir 😉
September 18, 2026 at 5:41 PM
@aallensport.arseblog.com never did I expect such in-depth analysis of the NPPF to be made on the Arseblog. Excellent article. RTPI Membership awaits Sir 😉
We agree! Good to see the NPPF taking transport into account, but don't forget the rest of what makes places work for everyone.
Here's our response to the government announcement that housing developments near railway stations will be given a ‘default yes’...
November 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We agree! Good to see the NPPF taking transport into account, but don't forget the rest of what makes places work for everyone.
7. “We will immediately update the National Planning Policy Framework, including restoring mandatory housing targets”
Labour published an updated NPPF in December, and made some amendments in February.
Labour published an updated NPPF in December, and made some amendments in February.
May 1, 2025 at 10:28 AM
7. “We will immediately update the National Planning Policy Framework, including restoring mandatory housing targets”
Labour published an updated NPPF in December, and made some amendments in February.
Labour published an updated NPPF in December, and made some amendments in February.
Depressed by quite how knee-jerk NIMBY many on the Tory side are sounding. There is stuff to criticise in the NPPF, but needs to be in the context of the overwhelming need to build a huge number of extra homes.
December 13, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Depressed by quite how knee-jerk NIMBY many on the Tory side are sounding. There is stuff to criticise in the NPPF, but needs to be in the context of the overwhelming need to build a huge number of extra homes.
NPPF day starts & ahead of NPPF an MHCLG press release reveals an additional measure to push authorities get local plans in place. The pro-development tilted balance will now apply if authorities without a current plan by July 2026 can’t show 6 years’ housing land supply.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
December 12, 2024 at 7:33 AM
NPPF day starts & ahead of NPPF an MHCLG press release reveals an additional measure to push authorities get local plans in place. The pro-development tilted balance will now apply if authorities without a current plan by July 2026 can’t show 6 years’ housing land supply.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Happy new NPPF day to all who celebrate.
August 17, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Happy new NPPF day to all who celebrate.
🚨❗What do the proposed reforms to planning policy (NPPF) mean for archaeology and heritage? Join this webinar on 26 Feb to find out and inform your response to the public consultation: www.archaeologyuk.org/get-involved...
Proposed Planning Policy Reforms: Implications for Archaeology and Heritage in the Draft NPPF
An online talk with Neil Redfern and Catherine Bell
www.archaeologyuk.org
February 17, 2026 at 2:32 PM
🚨❗What do the proposed reforms to planning policy (NPPF) mean for archaeology and heritage? Join this webinar on 26 Feb to find out and inform your response to the public consultation: www.archaeologyuk.org/get-involved...
Eek. On Labour's housing goals: "There’s been no meaningful uptick in planning applications in England since Labour’s election in July 2024 or since the NPPF reforms in mid-December
open.substack.com/pub/samdumit...
open.substack.com/pub/samdumit...
Labour’s 1.5 million home target is drifting out of reach
It’s early days, but it isn’t looking good
open.substack.com
August 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Eek. On Labour's housing goals: "There’s been no meaningful uptick in planning applications in England since Labour’s election in July 2024 or since the NPPF reforms in mid-December
open.substack.com/pub/samdumit...
open.substack.com/pub/samdumit...
Who doesn't like a draft NPPF for Christmas? The @lichfieldsuk.bsky.social elves have been busy analysing the potential of the proposed rail stations policy (lichfields.uk/blog/2025/de...) and creating a decision tree for the new NPPF presumption (lichfields.uk/blog/2025/de...). Enjoy.
December 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Who doesn't like a draft NPPF for Christmas? The @lichfieldsuk.bsky.social elves have been busy analysing the potential of the proposed rail stations policy (lichfields.uk/blog/2025/de...) and creating a decision tree for the new NPPF presumption (lichfields.uk/blog/2025/de...). Enjoy.
These included:
+ announcing the independent review in to foreign financial interference in the UK politics
+ the next stages of planning reforning via the NPPF
+ EU updates (Erasmus+ and more)
3/4
+ announcing the independent review in to foreign financial interference in the UK politics
+ the next stages of planning reforning via the NPPF
+ EU updates (Erasmus+ and more)
3/4
December 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
These included:
+ announcing the independent review in to foreign financial interference in the UK politics
+ the next stages of planning reforning via the NPPF
+ EU updates (Erasmus+ and more)
3/4
+ announcing the independent review in to foreign financial interference in the UK politics
+ the next stages of planning reforning via the NPPF
+ EU updates (Erasmus+ and more)
3/4
Speak up for our rare and precious chalk streams! Support The Wildlife Trusts' response to the NPPF consultation, calling for robust protection of chalk streams from future developments action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/183198/...
March 4, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Speak up for our rare and precious chalk streams! Support The Wildlife Trusts' response to the NPPF consultation, calling for robust protection of chalk streams from future developments action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/183198/...
1. Update the NPPF.
There's a draft NPPF out for consultation. It contains powerful measures to make it easier to build near stations and to build granny flats.
Burnham should publish a consultation response approving the changes in his first week.
There's a draft NPPF out for consultation. It contains powerful measures to make it easier to build near stations and to build granny flats.
Burnham should publish a consultation response approving the changes in his first week.
July 14, 2026 at 9:23 AM
1. Update the NPPF.
There's a draft NPPF out for consultation. It contains powerful measures to make it easier to build near stations and to build granny flats.
Burnham should publish a consultation response approving the changes in his first week.
There's a draft NPPF out for consultation. It contains powerful measures to make it easier to build near stations and to build granny flats.
Burnham should publish a consultation response approving the changes in his first week.
Rajan also demands to know why the NPPF doesn't include the "wildbelt", which the campaigner just made up. Like... that may or may not be a good idea, but that's a mad question
December 12, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Rajan also demands to know why the NPPF doesn't include the "wildbelt", which the campaigner just made up. Like... that may or may not be a good idea, but that's a mad question