Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Response
to the Government’s National Planning Policy Framework – proposed reforms and
other changes to the planning system consultation.
That the proposed responses to the NPPF and PPG consultations for submission be agreed.
Reason for the decision
Responding to the consultations meant that Dorset Council had an influence on the formation of the new NPPF and associated PPG. As one of the largest local planning authorities in England, it was important that a response was made.
Report author: Mike Garrity
Publication date: 04/03/2026
Date of decision: 03/03/2026
Decided at meeting: 03/03/2026 - Cabinet
Effective from: 12/03/2026
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