TPS has responded to the consultation launched by MCHLG on the National Planning Policy Framework and National Model Design Code. This follows a mini-round table with local authority colleagues on 12 March and was drafted by Lynda Addison, former TPS Chair. 

https://consult.communities.gov.uk/planning-policy-and-reform/national-planning-policy-framework-and-national-mo/

This consultation seeks views on draft revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework. The text has been revised to implement policy changes in response to the Building Better Building Beautiful Commission “Living with Beauty” report.

A number of other changes to the text of the Framework are also set out and explained in this consultation, but MCHLG is not proposing a review of the National Planning Policy Framework in its entirety at this stage. A fuller review of the Framework is likely to be required in due course, depending on the implementation of the Government’s proposals for wider reform of the planning system.

This consultation is also seeking views on the draft National Model Design Code, which provides detailed guidance on the production of design codes, guides and policies to promote successful design.  MCHLG made a commitment to seek views on the National Model Design Code as it is  expected  to be used to inform the production of local design guides, codes and policies and want to ensure it is as effective as possible.