Planning Policy Statement

The Planning Policy Statement is a document that highlights national land use policies, for different areas of planning.

There are currently 11 thematic Planning Policy Statements on issues such as housing, retail and renewable energy.

Planning Policy Statements replace Planning Policy Guidance notes, although a number still remain, including PPG13 on transport.

Further information

One of the most controversial PPGs/PPSs has been number six on retail development. Whilst the current PPS6 (pdf) is focused upon encouraging retail development in town centres, previous versions encouraged out-of-town retail development which has in some cases negatively affected the vibrancy of town centres and the viability of independent neighbourhood retailers.

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