National Planning Policy Framework

The National Planning Policy Framework outlines the UK Government’s various planning policies and how, in theory, they are to be applied across England.

Originally published on the 27th March 2012, the document was revised by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government in July 2018 before being updated in February 2019.

Accessible by clicking on the image opposite is the latest version, updated on the 20th July 2021.