In England, the National Planning Policy Framework sets out the overall objectives for planning policy and decisions.
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) must be taken into account in the preparation of local plans and is a material consideration in planning decisions.
The aim of planning policy is to achieve sustainable development and the NPPF includes a number of objectives in support of sustainable farming, particularly supporting the transition to net zero by helping to “shape places in ways that contribute to radical reductions in greenhouse gas emissions”, preventing development that causes soil, air, water or noise pollution and improving biodiversity.
Other relevant sections of the NPPF are referenced throughout this toolkit.
Sustain • Food for the Planet • Integrating sustainable farming into your local plan: Toolkit for English Councils
