Decision details

National Planning Policy and Guidance consultation response

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Response to the Government’s National Planning Policy Framework – proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system consultation.

Decision:

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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