PAS NPPF Consultation Local Plan and Strategic Plg Workshop SLIDES 16 09 24.pptx

Slides from NPPF Deep Dive- Local Plan and Strategic Planning on 16 September 2024.

1. NPPF Policy Workshop: Local Plan Transition and Strategic Planning 16 September 2024 – Online 10:00 am Please login to Slido to ask questions / answer polls through the session. Slido link: https://app.sli.do/event/qgxyrCtBQSFL8iYG9KcK5o Use code: 2643124

2. NPPF Policy Workshop: Local Plans Transitional Arrangements and Strategic Planning MHCLG Presentation

3. Part 1 Proposed transitional arrangements

4. 4 Proposed reforms to the NPPF consultation and other changes to the planning system consultation Transitional Arrangements Why we need transitional arrangements The Government’s objective is to drive local plans to adoption as quickly as possible, to progress towards the ambition of achieving universal plan coverage and ensure plans contribute positively to our ambition of delivering 1.5m homes. Government recognises there have been barriers to progress plan-makers in recent years. To ensure that complete coverage of up-to-date plans is achieved as soon as possible, the Government has re-affirmed its commitment to supporting local planning authorities in responding to proposed policy changes and getting plans in place. This might include targeted support for those required to rework plans at pace, or more tailored support to meet the individual circumstances of different places. Authorities that have an up-to-date plan in place will be in the best possible position to steer growth in their area to areas supported by their communities and lay the foundations for a plan-led system.

5. 5 Proposed reforms to the NPPF consultation and other changes to the planning system consultation What are the transitional arrangements we have proposed? Universal coverage of ambitious local plans as quickly as possible. For plans at examination this means allowing them to continue, although where there is a significant gap [200+ pa] between the plan and the new local housing need figure, we will expect authorities to begin a plan as soon as possible in the new system. For plans at an advanced stage of preparation (Regulation 19), it means allowing them to continue to examination unless there is a significant gap [200+ pa]  between the plan and the new local housing need figure, in which case we propose to ask authorities to rework their plans [within 18 months] to take account of the higher figure. Areas at an earlier stage of plan development, should prepare plans against the revised version of the National Planning Policy Framework and progress as quickly as possible.   - Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP letter to local planning authorities

6. 6 Proposed reforms to the NPPF consultation and other changes to the planning system consultation What are the transitional arrangements we have proposed If at examination Plans at examination will continue to be examined under the version of the NPPF they were submitted under. If the revised LHN figure is less than 200 dwellings per annum higher than the annual housing requirement set out in the adopted version of the plan, timescales for updating/reviewing that plan will not be affected by the transitional arrangements. If the revised LHN figure is more than 200 dwellings per annum higher than the annual housing requirement set out in the adopted version of the plan, the local planning authority will be required to begin preparation of a plan under the new system as soon as possible, or in line with any subsequent arrangements upon introduction of the new plan-making system.

7. 7 Proposed reforms to the NPPF consultation and other changes to the planning system consultation What transitional arrangements we have proposed If at Regulation 19 Plans that have reached Regulation 19 publication stage but not yet been submitted for examination one month after the revised framework is published, with a gap of no more than 200 dwellings per annum between the local planning authority’s revised LHN figure and its proposed housing requirement (as set out in the publication version of the plan), should also progress to examination under the version of the NPPF it has been prepared under. Those emerging plans with a more significant gap of over 200 dwellings per annum between the local planning authority’s revised LHN figure and the emerging housing requirement will need to revise its plan in line with the revised NPPF before submitting the plan for examination no more than 18 months after the publication of the revised NPPF. We recognise that these arrangements would require some local planning authorities to undertake unforeseen additional work and reopen engagement with communities. Therefore, the Government will provide direct funding support to help these authorities progress their plans to examination quickly.

8. 8 Proposed reforms to the NPPF consultation and other changes to the planning system consultation What transitional arrangements we have proposed If at an earlier stage of plan preparation All plans at earlier stages of preparation - (i.e. plans that have not yet reached Regulation 19 stage one month after the revised NPPF is published) - should be prepared against the revised version of the NPPF and progressed as quickly as possible. It is currently Government’s intention to implement the new plan-making system as set out in the Levelling- up and Regeneration Act from summer or autumn 2025. We anticipate that all current system plans that are not subject to the transitional arrangements will need to be submitted for examination under the existing 2004 Act system no later than December 2026. This, coupled with the transitional arrangements extend the previous proposals, with the potential to benefit plans that are at earlier stages of preparation, and provide more time for local planning authorities to reflect on the revised NPPF and progress positive plans that will stand up to scrutiny at examination.

9. 9 Proposed reforms to the NPPF consultation and other changes to the planning system consultation Support for LPAs PAS support Funding on a case-by-case basis for some local planning authorities needing to undertake unforeseen additional work and reopen engagement with communities. Guidance to support the new plan-making system Extra time to prepare for switch on of new plan-making system Support for LPAs

10. 10 Proposed reforms to the NPPF consultation and other changes to the planning system consultation What’s been said at PAS Roadshows so far? If these things affect you – include them in your consultation response!

11. Part 2 Strategic Planning

12. 12 Proposed reforms to the NPPF consultation and other changes to the planning system consultation Current strategic planning What have we got at present ?

13. 13 Proposed reforms to the NPPF consultation and other changes to the planning system consultation New strategic planning system What are we proposing ? A universal system for England Increased collaboration on local plans

14. 14 Proposed reforms to the NPPF consultation and other changes to the planning system consultation A new strategic planning system Details to be developed, but some key questions/challenges: Who produces the strategic plan What form should it take Scope/content Relationship to local plans Resources

15. 15 Proposed reforms to the NPPF consultation and other changes to the planning system consultation A new strategic planning system Next steps: Great to hear views here White Paper Autumn 2024 Primary Legislation 2025 And through consultation responses

16. Summary and Close NPPF Consultation Closes 24 September 2024 Thank you! 