CIHT is contributing to the development of the nation's future planning policy and provide comment on the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) document, which the Institution believes will have major implications for the delivery of transport infrastructure. (politics.co.uk)
«Along with nearly 230,000 people who signed our petition against the changes, the select committee has identified the clear changes that need to be made to the draft national planning policy framework so that it delivers a planning system that balances social and environmental needs with those of the economy.» (politics.co.uk)
Responding to a parliamentary question from Tory MP Bob Neill in July 2009 regarding possible reductions in the present level of green belt protection, housing minister John Healey insisted that the level of protection would not be affected by any regional spatial strategy and that this was set out in National Planning Policy. (politics.co.uk)