The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is consulting on a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), notably linked to data centres, onsite energy generation, viability assessments and site thresholds.
Government writes:
We are seeking views on a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system.
Consultation description
This consultation seeks views on a revised version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
A draft NPPF has been published alongside this consultation and both documents should be read together.
We are also seeking views on:
- data centres and onsite energy generation
- standardised inputs in viability assessments
- reforming site thresholds