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Representation ID: 4697

Received: 09/08/2025

Respondent: Mr Keith Harrison

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) supports the aims of constructing carbon-neutral buildings, in existing urban areas on previously developed land with walking, cycling and public transport as the main means of travel. Developments should not be permitted outside of urban areas away from peoples’ work, services and facilities. Building on previously undeveloped land in rural areas is not sanctioned by government and not considered as sound planning policy.

The NPPF, by implication, includes homeless people within its definition of those needing ‘affordable accommodation’. Local Plans are therefore obliged to include homeless people in their provisions for affordable housing.