Application of the new NPPF for emerging Local Plans
The SDS will continue to provide the Local Housing Need for emerging plans The applicable NPPF will depend on the status of the emerging Local Plan
Is the SDS (such as the London Plan) less than 5 years old?
YES
YES
Is there an operative SDS (Strategic Development Strategy), such as the London Plan?
Emerging Local Plan
NO
Continue under the currently- applicable NPPF
YES
NO
Is the emerging Local Plan a non-strategic Part 2 Plan?
Is the emerging Local Plan a non-strategic Part 2 Plan?
Is the emerging Local Plan a non-strategic Part 2 Plan?
Progress under the new NPPF
Regulation 18
(first consultation stage or earlier)
Revise to apply the new NPPF (and associated LHN) for Examination within 18 months
YES
NO
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?
Regulation 19
(pre-submission)
Continue through EIP under the currently-applicable NPPF
NO
What is the status of the emerging Local Plan?*
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’
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
Regulation 22 (submitted)
Continue through EIP under the currently-applicable NPPF
NO
NO
*Based on the status of the Local Plan one month from the final publication of the NPPF
Disclaimer: This publication has been written in general terms and cannot be relied on to cover specific situations. We recommend that you obtain professional advice before acting or refraining from acting on any of the contents of this publication. Lichfields accepts no duty of care or liability for any loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from acting as a result of any material in this publication. Lichfields is the trading name of Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Limited. Registered in England, no.2778116
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Application of the new NPPF for emerging Local Plans
The SDS will continue to provide the Local Housing Need for emerging plans The applicable NPPF will depend on the status of the emerging Local Plan
Is the SDS (such as the London Plan) less than 5 years old?
YES
YES
Is there an operative SDS (Strategic Development Strategy), such as the London Plan?
Emerging Local Plan
NO
Continue under the currently- applicable NPPF
YES
NO
Is the emerging Local Plan a non-strategic Part 2 Plan?
Is the emerging Local Plan a non-strategic Part 2 Plan?
Is the emerging Local Plan a non-strategic Part 2 Plan?
Progress under the new NPPF
Regulation 18 (first consultation stage or earlier)
Revise to apply the new NPPF (and associated LHN) for Examination within 18 months
YES
NO
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?
Regulation 19 (pre-submission)
Continue through EIP under the currently-applicable NPPF
NO
What is the status of the emerging Local Plan?*
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’
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
Regulation 22 (submitted)
Continue through EIP under the currently-applicable NPPF
NO
NO
*Based on the status of the Local Plan one month from the final publication of the NPPF
Disclaimer: This publication has been written in general terms and cannot be relied on to cover specific situations. We recommend that you obtain professional advice before acting or refraining from acting on any of the contents of this publication. Lichfields accepts no duty of care or liability for any loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from acting as a result of any material in this publication. Lichfields is the trading name of Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Limited. Registered in England, no.2778116