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Planning: Policy Statements

Volume 697: debated on Wednesday 16 January 2008

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Lord Greaves

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Which planning policy guidance documents are still in operation; and what is the timetable for replacing them with planning policy statements. [HL1245]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government
(Baroness Andrews)

PPG2 green belt, PPG4 industrial, commercial and small firms, PPG5 simplified planning zones, PPG8 telecommunications, PPG13 transport, PPG14 development of unstable land, PPG15 planning and historic environment, PPG16 archaeology and planning, PPG17 planning for open space, sport and recreation, PPG18 enforcing planning control, PPG19 outdoor advertisement control, PPG20 coastal planning and PPG24 planning and noise are extant.

In December 2007 the Government published a consultation paper for Planning Policy Statement 4: Planning for Sustainable Economic Development. It is intended that this new PPS will replace PPG4 and PPG8 (except the appendix and annex which will remain in force).

We made a commitment in the planning White Paper to produce a more strategic and clearly focused national planning policy framework. We are continuing to work on developing the framework and a significant streamlining of policy. We will continue to work closely with stakeholders to develop a clear strategy and process for this.