National Planning Policy Framework (Community Involvement) Bill

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would change the National Planning Policy Framework to require greater involvement of local people in planning policy and decisions. It would place duties on planning authorities to run early, meaningful consultations on policy options and major developments, and to publish accessible information about how feedback has influenced decisions. It would also strengthen rights for neighbourhood and community groups to participate in plan-making and related decision processes.

Key Points

Expands the duty on local planning authorities to involve communities earlier in policy development and for major planning applications.
Strengthens rights for neighbourhood plans and community groups to participate in planning decisions, with clearer timescales and public access to information.
Increases transparency by requiring summaries of proposals, consultation responses, and how community input affected outcomes.

Who is affected?

Local residents and communitiesCommunity groups and neighbourhood forumsLocal planning authoritiesDevelopers and landownersBusinesses reliant on planning permissions

Generated 21 February 2026

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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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