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National Planning Policy Framework

National planning policy for England, published 17 August 2026

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National Planning Policy Framework

National planning policy for England, published 17 August 2026.

What it does

National planning policy for England, published 17 August 2026. It applies in England. The full text of the Acts and instruments it works under is on Homebinding, section by section.

Official record

The official website is www.gov.uk/guidance/national-planning-policy-framework. Homebinding keeps the substance here so that you do not have to leave the page.

The law in England

  1. Town and Country Planning Act 1990
  2. Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
  3. Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990
  4. Planning and Compensation Act 1991
  5. Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
  6. Planning Act 2008
  7. Localism Act 2011
  8. Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013
  9. Infrastructure Act 2015
  10. Housing and Planning Act 2016
  11. Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017
  12. Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023

Other official bodies and policy in England

  1. Planning Practice Guidance
  2. Planning Portal
  3. Planning Inspectorate
  4. Planning Data
  5. Historic England
  6. Natural England
  7. Flood map for planning
  8. Approved Documents
  9. Building Safety Regulator
  10. Valuation Office Agency
  11. HM Land Registry
  12. HM Revenue and Customs: Stamp Duty Land Tax
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