Building Beautiful Places plan - Revision history

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	On 20 July 2021, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government introduced an initiative intended to improve the environmental and aesthetic aspects of rural village and city centre development. Referred to as the Building Beautiful Places plan, the programme incorporates a range of measures including an update of the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 National Planning Policy Framework] (NPPF), the introduction of the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-model-design-code National Model Design Code] (NMDC) and the creation of the [https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/office-for-place Office for Place].		On 20 July 2021, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government introduced an initiative intended to improve the environmental and aesthetic aspects of rural village and city centre development. Referred to as the Building Beautiful Places plan, the programme incorporates a range of measures including an update of the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 National Planning Policy Framework] (NPPF), the introduction of the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-model-design-code National Model Design Code] (NMDC) and the creation of the [https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/office-for-place Office for Place].

−	Under the NPPF and the NMDC, residents and planners will have the tools and knowledge to create acceptable design codes and reject unsuitable, unacceptable or unsustainable design proposals for their communities. To support the use of design codes, the Government created the Office for Place within the Ministry of Housing, Communities ~~and~~ Local Government.	+	Under the NPPF and the NMDC, residents and planners will have the tools and knowledge to create acceptable design codes and reject unsuitable, unacceptable or unsustainable design proposals for their communities. To support the use of design codes, the Government created the Office for Place within the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

	= Emphasis on local involvement =		= Emphasis on local involvement =

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	== Reducing Invalid Planning Applications (RIPA) app ==		== Reducing Invalid Planning Applications (RIPA) app ==

−	The RIPA app for homeowners, architects and developers uses simple language and diagrams to visualise local plans ~~for development and participate more fully in the planning system~~. It asks a series of questions, and determines whether ~~the plans~~ meet local and national requirements. Users can then apply within the app for the certificate they need to show their plans are permitted ~~development, allowing building to go ahead~~.	+	The RIPA app for homeowners, architects and developers uses simple language and diagrams to visualise local plans. It asks a series of questions, and determines whether proposals meet local and national requirements. Users can then apply within the app for the certificate they need to show their plans are permitted.

	== Back office Planning System (BoPS) app ==		== Back office Planning System (BoPS) app ==
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	Responding to the Building Beautiful Places plan announcements, Philip Box, Public Affairs and Policy Officer at UKGBC said, “We welcome the changes announced to the new National Model Design Code, which have incorporated many of our suggestions in terms of both the areas of sustainability covered and the levels of guidance provided. We also welcome the general direction of travel evident in the changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. However, it is disappointing to see that suggestions to go further, in order to comprehensively align the NPPF with achieving our national net zero target, delivering climate adaptation and biodiversity recovery through development, were not taken forward.		Responding to the Building Beautiful Places plan announcements, Philip Box, Public Affairs and Policy Officer at UKGBC said, “We welcome the changes announced to the new National Model Design Code, which have incorporated many of our suggestions in terms of both the areas of sustainability covered and the levels of guidance provided. We also welcome the general direction of travel evident in the changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. However, it is disappointing to see that suggestions to go further, in order to comprehensively align the NPPF with achieving our national net zero target, delivering climate adaptation and biodiversity recovery through development, were not taken forward.

−	As the Government continues with its planning reforms, and local planning authorities begin to develop local design codes, we look forward to continuing to provide our expertise and engaging with the Government in order to ensure the planning system supports the delivery of net zero and our wider environmental objectives for a more sustainable built environment."	+	"As the Government continues with its planning reforms, and local planning authorities begin to develop local design codes, we look forward to continuing to provide our expertise and engaging with the Government in order to ensure the planning system supports the delivery of net zero and our wider environmental objectives for a more sustainable built environment."

	Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vision-for-building-beautiful-places-set-out-at-landmark-design-event https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vision-for-building-beautiful-places-set-out-at-landmark-design-event]		Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vision-for-building-beautiful-places-set-out-at-landmark-design-event https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vision-for-building-beautiful-places-set-out-at-landmark-design-event]

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	== NMDC ==		== NMDC ==

−	The process for creating a local design code has been outlined in the NMDC~~, which includes guidance for tree-lined streets, sustainable drainage and design to support walking and cycling in new developments~~. It provides advice to local planning authorities on the process for producing codes, the design parameters and issues that need to be considered and tailored to their own context when producing local design codes and guides. It includes methods to capture and reflect the views of the local community through the process.	+	The process for creating a local design code has been outlined in the NMDC. It provides advice to local planning authorities on the process for producing codes, the design parameters and issues that need to be considered and tailored to their own context when producing local design codes and guides. It also includes methods to capture and reflect the views of the local community through the process by the use of digital tools, social media, face-to-face workshops, roundtables and exhibitions.
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−	~~This toolkit also demonstrates how and when - and how - local communities can become more engaged in developing a design code through~~ the use of digital tools, social media, face-to-face workshops, roundtables and exhibitions.	+

	= Web based tools =		= Web based tools =

−	Two web apps, introduced in June 2021, will ~~also~~ support the Building Beautiful Places plan. They are intended to replace the paper-based planning system with one that is digital from start to finish.	+	Two web apps, introduced in June 2021, will support the Building Beautiful Places plan. They are intended to replace the paper-based planning system with one that is digital from start to finish.

	== Reducing Invalid Planning Applications (RIPA) app ==		== Reducing Invalid Planning Applications (RIPA) app ==

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Build back better.
		+	* Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission interim report.
		+	* Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission.
		+	* Future Homes Standard.
	* National Model Design Code.		* National Model Design Code.
	* National planning policy framework NPPF.		* National planning policy framework NPPF.
	* Office for place.		* Office for place.
		+	* Pilot programme for National Model Design Code NMDC.

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	* Gov.uk, [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 National Planning Policy Framework].		* Gov.uk, [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 National Planning Policy Framework].
	* Gov.uk, [https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/office-for-place Office for Place].		* Gov.uk, [https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/office-for-place Office for Place].
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= Introduction =

On 20 July 2021, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government introduced an initiative intended to improve the environmental and aesthetic aspects of rural village and city centre development. Referred to as the Building Beautiful Places plan, the programme incorporates a range of measures including an update of the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 National Planning Policy Framework] (NPPF), the introduction of the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-model-design-code National Model Design Code] (NMDC) and the creation of the [https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/office-for-place Office for Place].

Under the NPPF and the NMDC, residents and planners will have the tools and knowledge to create acceptable design codes and reject unsuitable, unacceptable or unsustainable design proposals for their communities. To support the use of design codes, the Government created the Office for Place within the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

= Emphasis on local involvement =

The Building Beautiful Places plan encourages members of the local community to become involved in decision making associated with the economic development process. It is meant to improve community infrastructure, prioritise high quality neighbourhood design and support walking and cycling to boost physical health and mental wellbeing.

== NPPF amendments ==

As part of the Building Beautiful Places initiative, the NPPF has been amended to urge all councils to develop a local design code (an illustrated design guide that sets the standard for a local area) with input from local people. The changes to the NPPF set an expectation that good quality design should be approved and includes an environmental commitment to ensure that all streets are lined with trees and that biodiversity and access to nature through design will be improved.

These measures mean the word “beauty” will be specifically included in planning rules for the first time since the system was created in 1947. Greater emphasis will also be placed on instilling a sense of local pride within the community.

== NMDC ==

The process for creating a local design code has been outlined in the NMDC, which includes guidance for tree-lined streets, sustainable drainage and design to support walking and cycling in new developments. It provides advice to local planning authorities on the process for producing codes, the design parameters and issues that need to be considered and tailored to their own context when producing local design codes and guides. It includes methods to capture and reflect the views of the local community through the process.

This toolkit also demonstrates how and when - and how - local communities can become more engaged in developing a design code through the use of digital tools, social media, face-to-face workshops, roundtables and exhibitions.

= Web based tools =

Two web apps, introduced in June 2021, will also support the Building Beautiful Places plan. They are intended to replace the paper-based planning system with one that is digital from start to finish.

== Reducing Invalid Planning Applications (RIPA) app ==

The RIPA app for homeowners, architects and developers uses simple language and diagrams to visualise local plans for development and participate more fully in the planning system. It asks a series of questions, and determines whether the plans meet local and national requirements. Users can then apply within the app for the certificate they need to show their plans are permitted development, allowing building to go ahead.

== Back office Planning System (BoPS) app ==

The BoPS app for council planning helps officials manage permitted development applications – tracking progress and putting the information they need to make decisions in a user-friendly format. The app emphasises data rather than documents, which is meant to help planners make decisions efficiently and effectively.

= Reactions =

Responding to the Building Beautiful Places plan announcements, Philip Box, Public Affairs and Policy Officer at UKGBC said, “We welcome the changes announced to the new National Model Design Code, which have incorporated many of our suggestions in terms of both the areas of sustainability covered and the levels of guidance provided. We also welcome the general direction of travel evident in the changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. However, it is disappointing to see that suggestions to go further, in order to comprehensively align the NPPF with achieving our national net zero target, delivering climate adaptation and biodiversity recovery through development, were not taken forward.

As the Government continues with its planning reforms, and local planning authorities begin to develop local design codes, we look forward to continuing to provide our expertise and engaging with the Government in order to ensure the planning system supports the delivery of net zero and our wider environmental objectives for a more sustainable built environment."

Ref [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vision-for-building-beautiful-places-set-out-at-landmark-design-event https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vision-for-building-beautiful-places-set-out-at-landmark-design-event]

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* National Model Design Code.
* National planning policy framework NPPF.
* Office for place.

= External resources =

* Gov.uk, [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/living-with-beauty-report-of-the-building-better-building-beautiful-commission Living with beauty: report of the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission].
* Gov.uk, [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-model-design-code National Model Design Code].
* Gov.uk, [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 National Planning Policy Framework].
* Gov.uk, [https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/office-for-place Office for Place].