National Planning Policy Framework, December 2023 Edition

The long-awaited Michael Gove planning policy changes were issued on Tuesday 19 December. He gave a speech at the RIBA which can be viewed on youtube.

For a quick (!) summary, see Michael Gove’s statement: ‘The Next Stage in Our Long Term Plan for Housing Update’.

With a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and shifting legislation, our planning system is undergoing reform. But how does Michael Gove’s vision stack up? And will it deliver for our countryside communities? Read Jackie Copley’s opinion on the latest changes:

The winners and losers in Michael Gove’s vision for planning