Have your say: National Planning Policy Framework

The government has published a draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), and CPRE thinks there are several proposed changes which could have a major impact on how the countryside is protected and managed. This is your opportunity to have your say…

Responding to national consultations like this is one of the most direct ways to influence government policy. It allows you to express your support or concerns and to explain how the proposals could affect your local area or community.

The consultation is open for a limited period, closing at 11.45pm on Tuesday 10th March.

All responses are logged and reviewed by civil servants, who analyse themes, levels of support, and areas of concern. Clear, individual responses help show how policies would work in practice and demonstrate what matters most to people on the ground.

What’s at stake?

Our National CPRE team has identified the areas of the consultation that are most important for the countryside, focusing on:

• Green Belt protection
• Rural affordable housing
• ‘Valued landscapes’ and the wider countryside

Our community responds

We know planning consultations can often feel technical and daunting — but we are here to help!

Below, we’ve included the response from our Chair, which you’re welcome to read and use as guidance when preparing your own submission.

Read our Chair’s response

You can also read James Derounian’s, one of our Award volunteers, response below:

Read response

The national CPRE website also provides a full breakdown of the key consultation questions, including:

• Suggested answers (e.g. agree / disagree)
• Copy you can use or adapt
• Tips on how to personalise your response for greater impact

Read CPRE’s guidance

Alongside individual submissions, CPRE will also be submitting a full organisational response.

How to respond

Thank you for supporting our work to protect the countryside here in Gloucestershire and across the country.