ADPH Consultation Response: National Planning Policy Framework

In our response to the Government’s consultation on a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), we have highlighted:

• The importance of taking a health in all policies approach to spatial development.
• The role of health impact assessments.
• The insight public health teams are able to bring to development proposals to ensure that health considerations are given full consideration to any plans.
• The need to upgrade infra-structure to improve our resilience to climate change.
• The need to further promote active travel.
• The benefit of developing a housing policy which adheres to the Healthy Homes Principle.
• The importance of being able to control outdoor advertising to support people to live healthier lives.
• The role planning has to play in reducing health inequalities.
• The importance of green spaces in promoting mental and physical health and wellbeing.
• The need for clear guidance for LAs to follow to ensure restrictions on fast food outlets can be implemented effectively.