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National Planning Policy Framework (Community Involvement) Bill

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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This bill would strengthen the National Planning Policy Framework by making community involvement a central part of planning policy. It would require local planning authorities to actively engage communities when preparing plans and deciding planning applications, and to publish formal community engagement plans. It would also bolster neighbourhood planning and ensure community feedback has a clear influence on decisions.

Key Points

Mandatory community involvement in planning policy and decisions.
Local planning authorities must publish and follow community engagement plans and support neighbourhood planning groups.
Increased transparency and community influence over development decisions.

Who is affected?

Local residents and communitiesParish and town councilsCommunity organisations, charities and voluntary groupsNeighbourhood planning groupsLocal planning authorities and planning officersLandowners and developersBusinesses affected by planning decisionsGroups representing protected characteristics

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

30 Apr 2014

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - National Planning Policy Framework (Community Involvement)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

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