Changes to National Planning Policy
Date: 29th September 2026
The Government has published a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which plays a key role in shaping decisions on local plans and planning applications.
News for Planning & development
Airports, solar panels and canals: your latest update from the planning team
Date: 23rd June 2026
Updates on a number of major development projects dealing with energy, transport, waste and water proposals.
The Management Plan for the Chilterns National Landscape 2025-2030
Date: 17th June 2026
The Chilterns National Landscape Management Plan 2025–2030 sets out shared priorities for the next five years to care for this special landscape.
Ensuring our voice is heard in planning and development
Date: 23rd March 2026
One of our key responsibilities is to support the conservation and enhancement of the Chilterns through the planning system.
Read our 2024/25 annual review
Date: 16th December 2025
The review showcases everything we accomplished in the year.
New lighting guidance launched to help protect the Chilterns’ dark skies
Date: 08th July 2025
We are excited to announce the launch of the Chilterns Lighting Planning Guidance.