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MHCLG launch National Planning Policy Framework and National Model Design Code consultation

2nd Feb 2021

The 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. The consultation 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.

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Consultation overview

Revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

The government is proposing to make a number of changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and would like to hear views on the amendments set out in this consultation. Most of the changes relate to policy on the quality of design of new development, and which respond to the recommendations of the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission.

Summary of the proposed changes to the NPPF:

Implements policy changes in response to the Building Better Building Beautiful Commission recommendations
Makes a number of changes to strengthen environmental policies – including those arising from our review of flood risk with Defra
Includes minor changes to clarify policy in order to address legal issues
Includes changes to remove or amend out of date material
Includes an update to reflect a recent change made in a Written Ministerial Statement about retaining and explaining statues.
Clarification on the use of Article 4 directions.

The full drafted text for consultation can be found here.

National Model Design Code

The purpose of the National Model Design Code is to provide detailed guidance on the production of design codes, guides and policies to promote successful design. It expands on the ten characteristics of good design set out in the National Design Guide, which reflects the government’s priorities and provides a common overarching framework for design. The National Model Design Code is intended to form part of the government’s planning practice guidance.

MHGLG are seeking views on the National Model Design Code, in terms of:

a) the content of the guidance

b) the application and use of the guidance

c) the approach to community engagement.

The National Model Design Code can be found here.

CIHT's response

This consultation response directly relates to CIHT's revising Manual for Streets project which will work along side the National Model design code and to taking forward the proposals in Better planning, better transport, better places.

CIHT's policy team will be conducting member engagement and seeking your views to help with our response. Please check CIHT connect for related posts.