Policy paper

2010 to 2015 government policy: planning system

We're simplifying the planning process to make it quicker and easier to build new homes, to develop new places and redevelop neglected land.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
• Published: 7 November 2012
• Last updated: 8 May 2015 — See all updates

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Applies to England

• Publication for Northern Ireland
• Publication for Scotland
• Publication for Wales

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Planning system

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This policy page breaks down the following relating to planning policy:

• the issues
• actions taken
• background
• who the department consulted
• bills and legislation
• who we are working with

It also includes the following:

• Appendix 1: National Planning Policy Framework
• Appendix 2: National Planning Casework Unit
• Appendix 3: speeding up the planning process
• Appendix 4: ‘called in’ planning decisions and appeals

Published 7 November 2012
Last updated 8 May 2015 + show all updates

1. 8 May 2015

   Policy document from the 2010 to 2015 government preserved in a different format for reference

2. 24 November 2012

   Added terms of reference for Lord Taylor's review of planning guidance.

3. 7 November 2012

   First published.