Vast majority of London planning officers do not see the benefits of neighbourhood forums, suggests survey

On 31 March 2012, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) came into effect. The 65 page document replaced over 1300 pages in various planning policy statements and planning policy guidance notes. London company Sitematch has recently surveyed London planners to see how they are responding to the new framework.

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The NPPF was first announced on 20 December 2010 by the then minister for decentralisation and planning, Nick Clegg. His aim was to consolidate all...