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Finally, local authorities can already take account of the agent of change principle within the current licensing system. We conducted a call for evidence last November on reforming the licensing framework, which sought views on whether there is value in strengthening the existing approach. I am very happy to look further at my noble friend Lord Brennan’s report and thank him very much for all the work he has done in his fan-led review. Once we have published the new NPPF and updated planning practice guidance, we will of course monitor implementation and keep this policy under review.