The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has the power to create more sustainable and better-connected places across England, according to a review of key sector players’ responses, collated by Specification Online.
Specification Online writes:
It’s now up to the built environment sector to deliver, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has said. The RTPI has called the NPPF a ‘positive step forward’ for England’s planning system and supports its new structure and stronger focus on sustainable development around well-connected train stations…
Chris Williamson, RIBA President, said: ‘There is much to welcome in the new National Planning Policy Framework, and the government’s ambition to overhaul the planning system is clear..’
In a statement, UKGBC also welcomed the publication… ‘Stronger recognition of climate adaptation – including overheating, drought, flooding and wildfire risk – is timely and essential…’
‘However, key gaps remain…
Cllr Liam Robinsom, Chair of the LGA’s Inclusive Growth Committee, said local government broadly supports the Government’s objective…
…‘Government must remain mindful that – with devolution, local government reorganisation, the introduction of spatial development strategies, and with two approaches to plan-making with definitive backstop dates in place – this is a period of significant flux within local planning authorities…’
