Application of the new NPPF for emerging Local Plans

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Application of the new NPPF for emerging Local Plans

Is the emerging annual housing requirement in the draft Local Plan more than 200 dpa below the new LHN (Local Housing Need) for the authority area?

Is the emerging annual housing requirement in the draft Local Plan more than 200 dpa below the new LHN (Local Housing Need) for the authority area?

YES

NO

NO

Progress under the new NPPF

YES

NO

YES

Emerging Local Plan

REVEAL ALL

Is there an operative SDS (Strategic Development Strategy), such as the London Plan?

Regulation 18 (first consultation stage or earlier)

YES

NO

NO

Regulation 19 (pre-submission)

Continue under the currently- applicable NPPF

Revise to apply the new NPPF (and associated LHN) for Examination within 18 months

Continue through EIP under the currently-applicable NPPF

Continue through EIP under the currently-applicable NPPF, but will be expected to immediately begin preparing a new plan under the ‘new plan-making system’

Continue through EIP under the currently-applicable NPPF

Progress under the new NPPF, with the exception of LHN which is set by the operative SDS

Is the emerging Local Plan a non-strategic Part 2 Plan?

Is the emerging Local Plan a non-strategic Part 2 Plan?

YES

NO

Regulation 22 (submitted)

What is the status of the emerging Local Plan?*