We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
The Operational Statement sets out how Natural England will respond to advice requests relating to development under the Town & Country Planning Act 1990.
Natural England’s strategy, Recovering Nature for Growth, Health and…
Government planning policy for traveller sites which should be read in conjunction with the National Planning Policy Framework.
1. Introduction 1. Following revisions to the National Planning Policy…
We are seeking views on 4 standardised planning agreements for sites between 10 to 49 homes and up to 2.5 hectares in area.
This consultation seeks views on 4 standardised planning agreements for…
We are seeking views on how planning powers for mayors of strategic authorities in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 should be implemented.
Policy statement setting out steps the government is taking to reform the planning system.
We are seeking views on reforming the role of statutory consultees in the planning system in England.
We are seeking views on a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system.
We are seeking views on proposals for new and amended permitted development rights.
We are seeking views on proposals that require Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to consult the Secretary of State on some planning decisions.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
We are seeking views on the usability of consolidated Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance.
Consultation seeking views on a range of technical reforms to the compulsory purchase process and compensation rules.
Technical consultation on the introduction of a new statutory build out framework and the power to decline to determine applications.
This consultation is seeking views on our proposed approach to revising the NPPF. It also seeks views on a series of wider national planning policy reforms.
The Planning Inspectorate is committed to publishing statistics in which the public finds trust, quality, and value.
Consultation on an accelerated planning service, planning performance measures, extensions of time, expedited appeals and section 73B applications.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities is seeking views on how we might develop new national planning policy to support our wider objectives.
Government response to the seventh report of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee on reforms to national planning policy.
The government's response to the National Infrastructure Commission report of their study on the infrastructure planning system and the role of National Policy Statements.
Consultation on proposals to increase planning fees and to improve capacity, capability and performance within local planning authorities.
The government response to the recommendations of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee following their inquiry on permitted development rights.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).