The RTPI has responded to a consultation on the proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system.
In December 2025, the Government launched their consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework, proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system.
Over the course of January and February 2026, the Royal Town Planning Institute engaged our members to inform our response to the biggest changes to planning policy for a decade.
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regional roundtables held across England
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England Policy Committee meetings
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Approximately 200 members engaged
On 4 March 2026 we submitted our response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
RTPI response to the proposed reforms to the NPPF and other changes to the planning system
