Government must turn vision-led transport policy into a deliverable planning system, says Transport Planning Society
The Transport Planning Society (TPS) has urged the Government to back its proposed vision-led transport planning reforms with clearer policy direction and institutional alignment, warning that without practical guidance the changes risk creating uncertainty rather than accelerating development. Responding to the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the TPS supports the Government’s ambition to reposition […]
CIHT urges stronger integration of planning and transport in response to National Planning Policy Framework reforms
The Chartered Institution for Highways and Transportation (CIHT) has submitted its response to the UK Government’s consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). CIHT welcomes several improvements, including the restructuring of the document, while calling for stronger action to reduce car dependence, embed sustainable transport (pictured), and ensure inclusive design across […]
ADEPT responds to government’s proposed planning reforms
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has submitted its response to the government’s consultation on Proposed Reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Other Changes to the Planning System (December 2025). Angela Jones, President of ADEPT said: “ADEPT welcomes the government’s ambition to modernise the planning system and […]