Government Consultation on Draft National Planning Policy Framework – Shropshire Council Response

September 11, 2024 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to the Government’s consultation on reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework, Shropshire Council approved and submitted its response, which included concerns about the proposed new standard methodology for assessing housing need, the definition of Grey Belt within the Green Belt, and the proposed transitional arrangements, while also giving authority to the Executive Director of Place to make additional changes before the submission deadline.

Full council record

Decision

RESOLVED:
 
That:
 

1.    
Cabinet considered and approved submission of the response to the
Government’s consultation on reforms to the National Planning
Policy Framework (NPPF) and associated reforms to the planning
system, as set out in Appendix 1 to this report.
 

2.    
Authority be given to the Executive Director of Place in
consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Regulatory
Services to agree any additional changes to the Council’s
response to the consultation ahead of its submission to the
Government before 24 September 2024.

Supporting Documents

Appendix 1 - Shropshire Council Draft Response - NPPF 2024 Consultation.pdf
Government Consultation on Draft National Planning Policy Framework Shropshire Council Response-06.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date11 Sep 2024
Subject to call-inYes