Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 31970

Neighbourhood Plans

Tabled: 21 February 2025

Answered: 3 March 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether local authorities will be (a) encouraged and (b) required to update neighbourhood plans following changes to the National Planning Policy Framework.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook

There is no requirement to update a neighbourhood plan. However, we recognise some communities may wish to update their plans in response to changes to the National Planning Policy Framework.Groups continue to receive the financial and technical support t...

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