Written question asked by Lord Greaves (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Hanham (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 August 2011.

Planning

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to replace the advice to local planning authorities in Planning Policy Statement 12: Local Development Frameworks; how this will be done; and what other guidance to local planning authorities will remain in place in relation to local development frameworks.

Answer: We are in the process of reviewing and consolidating all planning policy statements, planning policy guidance notes and some circulars. We will publish a draft National Planning Policy Framework for public consultation shortly. This includes policy issues covered in Planning Policy Statement 12. Existing government guidance on the preparation of local plans is contained in the online Plan Making Manual, which is hosted by Local Government Improvement and Development’s Planning Advisory Service.

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