Purpose

To gain portfolio holder endorsement of Gedling Borough Council’s proposed response contained in Appendix 1 to the Government consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. The consultation response is required to be submitted by 24th September 2024.

Decision

That the Portfolio Holder approves the proposed response to the consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework – as set out under the relevant questions reproduced in Appendix 1.

Reasons for the decision

To inform the Government of the Council’s perspective on proposed changes to the NPPF.

Alternative options considered

The alternative options are for Gedling Borough Council not to respond to the consultation or to amend the drafted response. There is no requirement for the Council to respond to this public consultation but doing so will inform the Government’s planning reform proposals from the Council’s perspective. The draft response provided has been informed by the relevant Council officers and can be amended if the Portfolio Holder considers it necessary to do so.