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−	On Tuesday, 30 July 2024, the current Labour Government announced proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The consultation ~~closes at 11.45 p.m.~~ on Tuesday, 24 September 2024. ~~There are a~~ number of terms referred to within the NPPF consultation, some ~~of which have been subject to either being live or~~ due to be released; these are outlined in the following ~~chapters~~.	+	On Tuesday, 30 July 2024, the current Labour Government announced proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The consultation closed on Tuesday, 24 September 2024. A number of terms were referred to within the NPPF consultation, some with further details due to be released; these are outlined in the following article subheadings.

	Further details with brief notes and all 106 consultation questions can be found in the article consultation on proposed reforms to NPPF and other changes to the planning system. This is the original open consultation [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system] were last updated on August 2, 2024, and responses can be made [https://consult.levellingup.gov.uk/planning/planning-reform via Citizen Space].		Further details with brief notes and all 106 consultation questions can be found in the article consultation on proposed reforms to NPPF and other changes to the planning system. This is the original open consultation [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system] were last updated on August 2, 2024, and responses can be made [https://consult.levellingup.gov.uk/planning/planning-reform via Citizen Space].

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	The government sets benchmark land values to be used in viability assessments, a premium above existing use. that reflects the need for policy delivery against the golden rules. Not to seek higher contributions, such as affordable housing, but also not accept lower with late-stage reviews where additional contributions may be secured.		The government sets benchmark land values to be used in viability assessments, a premium above existing use. that reflects the need for policy delivery against the golden rules. Not to seek higher contributions, such as affordable housing, but also not accept lower with late-stage reviews where additional contributions may be secured.

−	== Local Authority ~~lead~~ mix of affordable housing and social rental ==	+	== Local Authority led mix of affordable housing and social rental ==

	Make wider changes to ensure that local planning authorities are able to prioritise the types of affordable homes their communities need on all housing development and that the planning system supports a more diverse housebuilding sector.		Make wider changes to ensure that local planning authorities are able to prioritise the types of affordable homes their communities need on all housing development and that the planning system supports a more diverse housebuilding sector.

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	Give significant weight to the benefits associated with renewable and low carbon energy generation, and proposals’ contribution to meeting a net zero future, increasing the likelihood of local planning authorities granting permission to renewable energy schemes and contribute to reaching zero carbon electricity generation by 2030.		Give significant weight to the benefits associated with renewable and low carbon energy generation, and proposals’ contribution to meeting a net zero future, increasing the likelihood of local planning authorities granting permission to renewable energy schemes and contribute to reaching zero carbon electricity generation by 2030.

−	[[Category:Articles_needing_more_work]]	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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		+	* A guide to the updated National Planning Policy Framework.
		+	* BRE response to the NPPF consultation.
		+	* Consultation on proposed reforms to NPPF and other changes to the planning system
		+	* Detailed planning permission.
		+	* How long does it take to get planning permission.
		+	* How long does planning permission last.
		+	* IHBC response to revised NPPF.
		+	* Killian Pretty Review.
		+	* Local plan.
		+	* Localism Act.
		+	* National Planning Framework.
		+	* National planning policy framework NPPF.
		+	* National Planning Practice Guidance.
		+	* Neighbourhood development order.
		+	* Neighbourhood planning.
		+	* NPPF inquiry.
		+	* Outline planning permission.
		+	* Planning legislation.
		+	* Planning permission.
		+	* Planning policy replaced by the NPPF.
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	The government will consult on a new Decent Homes Standard for the rental sectors. See [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/measures-to-ensure-decent-homes-for-all Measures to ensure decent homes for all]. The consultation, which will launch as soon as possible, will look to ensure safe, secure housing is the standard people can expect in both social housing and private rented properties. For further informaton, background, changes and history see the article Decent Homes Standard.		The government will consult on a new Decent Homes Standard for the rental sectors. See [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/measures-to-ensure-decent-homes-for-all Measures to ensure decent homes for all]. The consultation, which will launch as soon as possible, will look to ensure safe, secure housing is the standard people can expect in both social housing and private rented properties. For further informaton, background, changes and history see the article Decent Homes Standard.
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		+	== Modern economy infrastructure as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) ==
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		+	Changing the wording of the NPPF to be more inclusive and in support to modern economies, key growth industries aligned with the Government’s industrial strategy and future local growth plans, including laboratories, gigafactories, datacentres, digital economies and freight and logistics. The government also wants to test whether it should go further by enabling digital infrastructure projects to opt into the NSIP regime.

	== Community needs and healthy places ==		== Community needs and healthy places ==
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		+	Significant weight should be placed on the importance of facilitating new, expanded, or upgraded public service infrastructure when considering proposals for development and new references to post-16 education places and early year places,

	== Vision-led transport planning not predict and provide ==		== Vision-led transport planning not predict and provide ==

−	* j. ~~deliver community needs~~ to ~~support society~~ and the ~~creation of healthy places;~~ and	+	Challenging the default assumption of automatic traffic growth, where places are designed for a ‘worst case’ peak hour scenario. Working with residents, local planning authorities and developers to set a vision for how communities want places to be, and designing the transport and behavioural interventions to help achieve this vision. This approach is known as ‘vision-led’ transport planning and, unlike the traditional ‘predict and provide’ approach, it focuses on the outcomes desired, and planning for achieving them.
−	* k. ~~support clean energy~~ and the ~~environment~~, ~~including through support for onshore wind~~ and ~~renewables~~.	+

−	== ~~Possible expansion of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (~~NSIPs) ==	+	== Brininging on-shore wind and some solar into NSIPs ==

−	~~Changing~~ the ~~wording of~~ the ~~NPPF~~ to ~~be more inclusive~~ and ~~in support~~ to ~~modern economies, key growth industries aligned with~~ the ~~Government’s industrial strategy~~ and future ~~local growth plans, including laboratories~~, ~~gigafactories, datacentres, digital economies~~ and ~~freight and logistics. The government also wants~~ to ~~test whether it should go further~~ by ~~enabling digital infrastructure projects to opt into the NSIP regime~~.	+	Consult on bringing onshore wind back into the NSIP regime. To fulfil this commitment, this consultation therefore proposes that onshore wind is re-integrated into the NSIP regime. Set the threshold at which onshore wind projects are determined as Nationally Significant at 100MW and increase the threshold at which solar projects are determined as Nationally Significant to 150MW.
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		+	== Renewables and low carbon energy generation ==
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		+	Give significant weight to the benefits associated with renewable and low carbon energy generation, and proposals’ contribution to meeting a net zero future, increasing the likelihood of local planning authorities granting permission to renewable energy schemes and contribute to reaching zero carbon electricity generation by 2030.

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−	= NPPF ~~Consultation closing~~ 24 September 2024 =	+	= NPPF consultation closes 24 September 2024 =

	On Tuesday 30 July 2024 the current Labour Government announced proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) The consultation closes at 11.45pm on Tuesday 24 September 2024. There are a number of terms referred to within the NPPF consultation, some of which have been subject to either live or due to be released, these are outlined in the following chapters.		On Tuesday 30 July 2024 the current Labour Government announced proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) The consultation closes at 11.45pm on Tuesday 24 September 2024. There are a number of terms referred to within the NPPF consultation, some of which have been subject to either live or due to be released, these are outlined in the following chapters.

−	Further details of all ~~the~~ questions can be found in the article consultation on proposed reforms to NPPF and other changes to the planning system. ~~Response~~ can be made [https://consult.levellingup.gov.uk/planning/planning-reform via Citizen Space].	+	Further details with brief notes and all 106 consulation questions can be found in the article consultation on proposed reforms to NPPF and other changes to the planning system. This is the original [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system Open consultation:Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system] last updated 2 August 2024 and response can be made [https://consult.levellingup.gov.uk/planning/planning-reform via Citizen Space].
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		+	= Key terms and adjustments in the consultation =

	The proposed changes to the NPPF are intended to be made immediately and are considered vital to deliver the Government’s commitments to achieve economic growth and build 1.5 million new homes. Key terms and changes described in brief here:		The proposed changes to the NPPF are intended to be made immediately and are considered vital to deliver the Government’s commitments to achieve economic growth and build 1.5 million new homes. Key terms and changes described in brief here:
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	== Decent Homes Standard for the rented sectors ==		== Decent Homes Standard for the rented sectors ==

−	The government will consult on a new Decent Homes Standard for the ~~rented~~ sectors. See Measures to ensure decent homes for all. The consultation, which will launch as soon as possible, will look to ensure safe, secure housing is the standard people can expect in both social housing and private rented properties. For further informaton, background, changes and history see the article Decent Homes Standard.	+	The government will consult on a new Decent Homes Standard for the rental sectors. See [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/measures-to-ensure-decent-homes-for-all Measures to ensure decent homes for all]. The consultation, which will launch as soon as possible, will look to ensure safe, secure housing is the standard people can expect in both social housing and private rented properties. For further informaton, background, changes and history see the article Decent Homes Standard.
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		+	== Community needs and healthy places ==
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		+	== Vision-led transport planning not predict and provide ==

−	* i. support economic growth in key sectors, aligned with the Government’s industrial strategy and future local growth plans, including laboratories, gigafactories, datacentres, digital economies and freight and logistics – given their importance to our economic future;
	* j. deliver community needs to support society and the creation of healthy places; and		* j. deliver community needs to support society and the creation of healthy places; and
	* k. support clean energy and the environment, including through support for onshore wind and renewables.		* k. support clean energy and the environment, including through support for onshore wind and renewables.

−	= ~~Further planned consultation on Decent Homes Standard for the Private rental sector~~ =	+	== Possible expansion of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) ==
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−	The government will consult on a new Decent Homes Standard for the rented sectors. See [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/measures-to-ensure-decent-homes-for-all Measures to ensure decent homes for all]. The consultation, which will launch as soon as possible, will look to ensure safe, secure housing is the standard people can expect in both social housing and private rented properties.	+

−	~~For further informaton~~, ~~background~~, ~~changes~~ and ~~history see~~ the ~~article Decent Homes Standard~~.	+	Changing the wording of the NPPF to be more inclusive and in support to modern economies, key growth industries aligned with the Government’s industrial strategy and future local growth plans, including laboratories, gigafactories, datacentres, digital economies and freight and logistics. The government also wants to test whether it should go further by enabling digital infrastructure projects to opt into the NSIP regime.

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	The proposed changes to the NPPF are intended to be made immediately and are considered vital to deliver the Government’s commitments to achieve economic growth and build 1.5 million new homes. Key terms and changes described in brief here:		The proposed changes to the NPPF are intended to be made immediately and are considered vital to deliver the Government’s commitments to achieve economic growth and build 1.5 million new homes. Key terms and changes described in brief here:

−	== Urban uplift ~~adjusted~~ ==	+	== Urban uplift adjustment ==

−	Removing the need for specific urban adjustment or urban uplift by distributing growth to a wider range of urban areas, working together across wider regions to accommodate needs, strengthening the Duty to Cooperate requirement introducing effective new mechanisms for cross-boundary strategic planning.	+	Removing the need for specific urban adjustment or urban uplift (of 35%) by distributing growth to a wider range of urban areas, working together across wider regions to accommodate needs, strengthening the Duty to Cooperate requirement introducing effective new mechanisms for cross-boundary strategic planning. See Urban uplift

	== Standard method for assessment of housing need ==		== Standard method for assessment of housing need ==

−	A new standard method for assessment of housing need to be mandatory, with a local authority plan for the resulting figure, lower figures accepted only with demonstration of hard constraints and all other options exhausted. To support ambitious government commitment of 1.5 million new homes in this Parliament	+	A new standard method for assessment of housing need to be mandatory, with a local authority plan for the resulting figure, lower figures accepted only with demonstration of hard constraints and all other options exhausted. To support ambitious government commitment of 1.5 million new homes in this Parliament. For further historical information see [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/housing-and-economic-development-needs-assessments. Housing and economic needs assessment] and more recently [https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9268/ Research Briefing: Calculating housing need in the planning system (England)]. Published Tuesday, 12 March, 2024.

	== Localised design codes ==		== Localised design codes ==

−	Replacing character and density restrictions with a focus on localised design codes, masterplans and guides for areas of most change and potential; regeneration sites, areas of intensification, urban extensions and the development of large new communities supporting efficient use of land at appropriate densities.	+	Replacing character and density restrictions with a focus on localised design codes, masterplans and guides for areas of most change and potential; regeneration sites, areas of intensification, urban extensions and the development of large new communities supporting efficient use of land at appropriate densities. See also National Design Guide‎ and National Model Design Code‎.

	== Introducing brownfield pasports ==		== Introducing brownfield pasports ==

−	Broadening the existing definition of brownfield land, set a strengthened expectation that applications on brownfield land will be approved and that plans should promote an uplift in density in urban areas;	+	Broadening the existing definition of brownfield land, set a strengthened expectation that applications on brownfield land will be approved and that plans should promote an uplift in density in urban areas. See also brownfield passports.

	== Redefining grey belt land ==		== Redefining grey belt land ==

−	Identify grey belt land within the ~~Green Belt~~, to be brought forward into the planning system through both plan and decision-making to meet development needs;	+	Grey belt definition adjusted to include land in the green belt comprising of Previously Developed Land (PDL) and any other parcels and/or areas that make a limited contribution to the five Green Belt purposes. Identify grey belt land within the green belt, to be brought forward into the planning system first through both plan and decision-making to meet development needs. See also grey belt and brownfield land

	== Presumption favouring sustainable development ==		== Presumption favouring sustainable development ==

−	Improve the operation of ‘the presumption’ in favour of sustainable development, to ensure it acts an effective failsafe to support housing supply, by clarifying the circumstances in which it applies; and, introducing new safeguards, to make clear that its application cannot justify poor quality development;	+	Improve the operation of ‘the presumption’ in favour of sustainable development, to ensure it acts an effective failsafe to support housing supply, by clarifying the circumstances in which it applies; and, introducing new safeguards, to make clear that its application cannot justify poor quality development. See also sustainable development and sustainable communities.

−	== New golden rules for release of land ==	+	== New golden rules for the release of land ==

−	deliver affordable, well-designed homes, with new ~~“golden rules”~~ for land released in the Green Belt to ensure it delivers in the public interest;	+	The Labour government describe their policy to deliver affordable, well-designed homes, with new golden rules for land released in the Green Belt to ensure it delivers in the public interest. The Government has committed to introducing golden rules to ensure that major development on land released from the Green Belt benefits both communities and nature to ensure public benefit. they are describes thus:
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		+	In the provision of housing, at least 50% affordable housing, with an appropriate proportion being social rent, subject to viability. Improvements to local or national infrastructure, including delivery of new schools, GP surgeries, transport links, care homes and nursery places, to deliver well-designed, connected places, recognising local leaders as best placed to identify the infrastructure that their communities need. Provision of new, or improvements to existing, local green spaces that are accessible to the public – where residential development is involved, new residents should be able to access good quality green spaces within a short walk of their homes, whether through onsite provision or through access to offsite facilities.
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		+	== Benchmark land values, limited viability assessments and late-stage reviews ==
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		+	The government sets benchmark land values to be used in viability assessments, a premium above existing use. that reflects the need for policy delivery against the golden rules. Not to seek higher contributions, such as affordable housing but also not accept lower with late stage reviews where additional contributions may be secured.
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		+	== Local Authority lead mix of affordable housing and social rental ==
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		+	Make wider changes to ensure that local planning authorities are able to prioritise the types of affordable homes their communities need on all housing development and that the planning system supports a more diverse housebuilding sector.
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		+	== Decent Homes Standard for the rented sectors ==
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		+	The government will consult on a new Decent Homes Standard for the rented sectors. See Measures to ensure decent homes for all. The consultation, which will launch as soon as possible, will look to ensure safe, secure housing is the standard people can expect in both social housing and private rented properties. For further informaton, background, changes and history see the article Decent Homes Standard.

−	* h. make wider changes to ensure that local planning authorities are able to prioritise the types of affordable homes their communities need on all housing development and that the planning system supports a more diverse housebuilding sector;
	* i. support economic growth in key sectors, aligned with the Government’s industrial strategy and future local growth plans, including laboratories, gigafactories, datacentres, digital economies and freight and logistics – given their importance to our economic future;		* i. support economic growth in key sectors, aligned with the Government’s industrial strategy and future local growth plans, including laboratories, gigafactories, datacentres, digital economies and freight and logistics – given their importance to our economic future;
	* j. deliver community needs to support society and the creation of healthy places; and		* j. deliver community needs to support society and the creation of healthy places; and

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	Further details of all the questions can be found in the article consultation on proposed reforms to NPPF and other changes to the planning system. Response can be made [https://consult.levellingup.gov.uk/planning/planning-reform via Citizen Space].		Further details of all the questions can be found in the article consultation on proposed reforms to NPPF and other changes to the planning system. Response can be made [https://consult.levellingup.gov.uk/planning/planning-reform via Citizen Space].

−	The proposed changes to the NPPF are intended to be made immediately and are considered vital to deliver the Government’s commitments to achieve economic growth and build 1.5 million new homes. ~~Specifically, the goverment are indicating that~~	+	The proposed changes to the NPPF are intended to be made immediately and are considered vital to deliver the Government’s commitments to achieve economic growth and build 1.5 million new homes. Key terms and changes described in brief here:

	== Urban uplift adjusted ==		== Urban uplift adjusted ==

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−	On Tuesday 30 July 2024 the current Labour Government announced proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) The consultation closes at 11.~~45pm~~ on Tuesday 24 September 2024. There are a number of terms referred to within the NPPF consultation, some of which have been subject to either live or due to be released, these are outlined in the following chapters.	+	On Tuesday, 30 July 2024, the current Labour Government announced proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The consultation closes at 11.45 p.m. on Tuesday, 24 September 2024. There are a number of terms referred to within the NPPF consultation, some of which have been subject to either being live or due to be released; these are outlined in the following chapters.

−	Further details with brief notes and all 106 ~~consulation~~ questions can be found in the article consultation on proposed reforms to NPPF and other changes to the planning system. This is the original [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system ~~Open consultation:~~Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system] last updated 2 August 2024 and ~~response~~ can be made [https://consult.levellingup.gov.uk/planning/planning-reform via Citizen Space].	+	Further details with brief notes and all 106 consultation questions can be found in the article consultation on proposed reforms to NPPF and other changes to the planning system. This is the original open consultation [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system/proposed-reforms-to-the-national-planning-policy-framework-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system] were last updated on August 2, 2024, and responses can be made [https://consult.levellingup.gov.uk/planning/planning-reform via Citizen Space].

	= Key terms and adjustments in the consultation =		= Key terms and adjustments in the consultation =

−	The proposed changes to the NPPF are intended to be made immediately and are considered vital to ~~deliver~~ the ~~Government’s~~ commitments to achieve economic growth and build 1.5 million new homes. Key terms and changes described in brief here:	+	The proposed changes to the NPPF are intended to be made immediately and are considered vital to delivering the government’s commitments to achieve economic growth and build 1.5 million new homes. Key terms and changes are described in brief here:

	== Urban uplift adjustment ==		== Urban uplift adjustment ==

−	Removing the need for specific urban adjustment or urban uplift (of 35%) by distributing growth to a wider range of urban areas, working together across wider regions to accommodate needs, strengthening the Duty to Cooperate requirement introducing effective new mechanisms for cross-boundary strategic planning. See ~~Urban~~ uplift	+	Removing the need for specific urban adjustment or urban uplift (of 35%) by distributing growth to a wider range of urban areas, working together across wider regions to accommodate needs, strengthening the Duty to Cooperate requirement, and introducing effective new mechanisms for cross-boundary strategic planning. See urban uplift

	== Standard method for assessment of housing need ==		== Standard method for assessment of housing need ==

−	A new standard method for assessment of housing ~~need~~ to be mandatory, with a local authority plan for the resulting figure, lower figures accepted only with demonstration of hard constraints and all other options exhausted. To support ambitious government commitment of 1.5 million new homes in this Parliament. For further historical information see [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/housing-and-economic-development-needs-assessments. Housing and economic needs assessment] and more recently [https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9268/ Research Briefing: Calculating housing need in the planning system (England)]. Published Tuesday, 12 March, 2024.	+	A new standard method for assessment of housing needs to be mandatory, with a local authority plan for the resulting figure; lower figures are accepted only with demonstration of hard constraints and all other options exhausted. To support an ambitious government commitment of 1.5 million new homes in this Parliament. For further historical information see [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/housing-and-economic-development-needs-assessments. Housing and economic needs assessment] and more recently [https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9268/ Research Briefing: Calculating housing need in the planning system (England)]. Published Tuesday, 12 March, 2024.

	== Localised design codes ==		== Localised design codes ==

−	Replacing character and density restrictions with a focus on localised design codes, masterplans and guides for areas of most change and potential; regeneration sites, areas of intensification, urban extensions and the development of large new communities supporting efficient use of land at appropriate densities. See also National Design ~~Guide‎~~ and National Model Design ~~Code‎~~.	+	Replacing character and density restrictions with a focus on localised design codes, masterplans, and guides for areas of most change and potential: regeneration sites, areas of intensification, urban extensions, and the development of large new communities supporting efficient use of land at appropriate densities. See also National Design Guide and National Model Design Code.

	== Introducing brownfield pasports ==		== Introducing brownfield pasports ==
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	== Redefining grey belt land ==		== Redefining grey belt land ==

−	Grey belt definition adjusted to include land in the green belt comprising ~~of Previously Developed Land~~ (PDL) and any other parcels and/or areas that make a limited contribution to the five ~~Green Belt~~ purposes. Identify grey belt land within the green belt, to be brought forward into the planning system first through both ~~plan~~ and decision-making to meet development needs. See also ~~grey belt~~ and ~~brownfield land~~	+	Grey belt definition adjusted to include land in the green belt comprising previously developed land (PDL) and any other parcels and/or areas that make a limited contribution to the five green belt purposes. Identify grey belt land within the green belt to be brought forward into the planning system first through both planning and decision-making to meet development needs. See also Grey Belt and Brownfield Land.

	== Presumption favouring sustainable development ==		== Presumption favouring sustainable development ==

−	Improve the operation of ‘the presumption’ in favour of sustainable development, to ensure it acts an effective failsafe to support housing supply, by clarifying the circumstances in which it applies; and, introducing new safeguards, to make clear that its application cannot justify poor quality development. See also sustainable development and sustainable communities.	+	Improve the operation of ‘the presumption’ in favour of sustainable development to ensure it acts as an effective failsafe to support housing supply by clarifying the circumstances in which it applies and introducing new safeguards to make clear that its application cannot justify poor quality development. See also sustainable development and sustainable communities.

	== New golden rules for the release of land ==		== New golden rules for the release of land ==

−	The Labour government ~~describe~~ their policy to deliver affordable, well-designed homes, with new golden rules for land released in the Green Belt to ensure it delivers in the public interest. The ~~Government~~ has committed to introducing golden rules to ensure that major development on land released from the Green Belt benefits both communities and nature to ensure public benefit. ~~they~~ are ~~describes~~ thus:	+	The Labour government describes their policy to deliver affordable, well-designed homes, with new golden rules for land released in the Green Belt to ensure it delivers in the public interest. The government has committed to introducing golden rules to ensure that major development on land released from the Green Belt benefits both communities and nature to ensure public benefit. They are described thus:

−	In the provision of housing, at least 50% affordable housing, with an appropriate proportion being social rent, subject to viability. Improvements to local or national infrastructure, including delivery of new schools, GP surgeries, transport links, care homes and nursery places, to deliver well-designed, connected places, recognising local leaders as best placed to identify the infrastructure that their communities need. Provision of new, or improvements to existing, local green spaces that are accessible to the ~~public – where~~ residential development is involved, new residents should be able to access good quality green spaces within a short walk of their homes, whether through onsite provision or through access to offsite facilities.	+	In the provision of housing, at least 50% affordable housing, with an appropriate proportion being social rent, subject to viability. Improvements to local or national infrastructure, including delivery of new schools, GP surgeries, transport links, care homes, and nursery places, to deliver well-designed, connected places, recognising local leaders as best placed to identify the infrastructure that their communities need. Provision of new, or improvements to existing, local green spaces that are accessible to the public—where residential development is involved, new residents should be able to access good-quality green spaces within a short walk of their homes, whether through onsite provision or through access to offsite facilities.

	== Benchmark land values, limited viability assessments and late-stage reviews ==		== Benchmark land values, limited viability assessments and late-stage reviews ==

−	The government sets benchmark land values to be used in viability assessments, a premium above existing use. that reflects the need for policy delivery against the golden rules. Not to seek higher contributions, such as affordable housing but also not accept lower with late stage reviews where additional contributions may be secured.	+	The government sets benchmark land values to be used in viability assessments, a premium above existing use. that reflects the need for policy delivery against the golden rules. Not to seek higher contributions, such as affordable housing, but also not accept lower with late-stage reviews where additional contributions may be secured.

	== Local Authority lead mix of affordable housing and social rental ==		== Local Authority lead mix of affordable housing and social rental ==
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	== Modern economy infrastructure as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) ==		== Modern economy infrastructure as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) ==

−	Changing the wording of the NPPF to be more inclusive and in support to modern economies, key growth industries aligned with the ~~Government’s~~ industrial strategy and future local growth plans, including laboratories, gigafactories, ~~datacentres~~, digital economies and freight and logistics. The government also wants to test whether it should go further by enabling digital infrastructure projects to opt into the NSIP regime.	+	Changing the wording of the NPPF to be more inclusive and in support of modern economies, key growth industries aligned with the government’s industrial strategy and future local growth plans, including laboratories, gigafactories, data centres, digital economies, and freight and logistics. The government also wants to test whether it should go further by enabling digital infrastructure projects to opt into the NSIP regime.

	== Community needs and healthy places ==		== Community needs and healthy places ==

−	Significant weight should be placed on the importance of facilitating new, expanded, or upgraded public service infrastructure when considering proposals for development and new references to post-16 education places and early year places,	+	Significant weight should be placed on the importance of facilitating new, expanded, or upgraded public service infrastructure when considering proposals for development and new references to post-16 education places and early year places.

	== Vision-led transport planning not predict and provide ==		== Vision-led transport planning not predict and provide ==

−	Challenging the default assumption of automatic traffic growth, where places are designed for a ‘worst case’ peak hour scenario. Working with residents, local planning authorities and developers to set a vision for how communities want places to be, and designing the transport and behavioural interventions to help achieve this vision. This approach is known as ‘vision-led’ transport planning and, unlike the traditional ‘predict and provide’ approach, it ~~focuses~~ on the outcomes desired, and planning for achieving them.	+	Challenging the default assumption of automatic traffic growth, where places are designed for a ‘worst case’ peak hour scenario. Working with residents, local planning authorities, and developers to set a vision for how communities want places to be and designing the transport and behavioural interventions to help achieve this vision. This approach is known as ‘vision-led’ transport planning, and, unlike the traditional ‘predict and provide’ approach, it focusses on the outcomes desired and planning for achieving them.

	== Brininging on-shore wind and some solar into NSIPs ==		== Brininging on-shore wind and some solar into NSIPs ==

−	Consult on bringing onshore wind back into the NSIP regime. To fulfil this commitment, this consultation therefore proposes that onshore wind ~~is re-integrated~~ into the NSIP regime. Set the threshold at which onshore wind projects are determined as ~~Nationally Significant~~ at ~~100MW~~ and increase the threshold at which solar projects are determined as ~~Nationally Significant~~ to ~~150MW~~.	+	Consult on bringing onshore wind back into the NSIP regime. To fulfil this commitment, this consultation therefore proposes that onshore wind be reintegrated into the NSIP regime. Set the threshold at which onshore wind projects are determined as nationally significant at 100 MW and increase the threshold at which solar projects are determined as nationally significant to 150 MW.

	== Renewables and low carbon energy generation ==		== Renewables and low carbon energy generation ==

−	Give significant weight to the benefits associated with renewable and low carbon energy generation, and proposals’ contribution to meeting a net zero future, increasing the likelihood of local planning authorities granting permission to renewable energy schemes and ~~contribute~~ to reaching zero carbon electricity generation by 2030.	+	Give significant weight to the benefits associated with renewable and low-carbon energy generation and proposals’ contribution to meeting a net zero future, increasing the likelihood of local planning authorities granting permission to renewable energy schemes and contributing to reaching zero carbon electricity generation by 2030.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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