Policy paper
Creating a clear, rules-based planning system
Policy statement setting out steps the government is taking to reform the planning system.
Applies to England
Documents
Details
On 17 August 2026, the government has published:
- a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
- the government response to the National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system consultation
- the government response to the Reforms to the statutory consultee system consultation
- Housing Delivery Test (HDT) results for 2024 and 2025, and an updated HDT Rule Book
Updates to this page
Published 17 August 2026