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<p>The Planning for the Future White Paper proposed to make the planning system simpler,
quicker and more accessible for local people to engage with. Our consultation received
more than 40,000 responses which we are carefully considering.</p><p>Our proposed
planning reforms will give communities, both rural and urban, a greater voice from
the start of the planning process and will make it quicker and easier for local people
to engage with the system, particularly at the local plan stage where the use of land
is considered. This will give communities real influence over both the location and
design of development, rather than having to react to unexpected and ad hoc planning
applications</p><p><br>Local communities will also be empowered to create local design
codes, ensuring planning rules reflect local priorities for character and design,
and will continue to be able to have their say on specific proposals that come through
the system.</p>
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