Planning Policy Statement 1: Delivering Sustainable Development

PPS1 sets out the Government's overarching planning policies on the delivery of sustainable development through the planning system. This PPS replaces Planning Policy Guidance Note 1, General Policies and Principles, published in February 1997.

Published alongside PPS 1 is 'The Planning System: General Principles'. This provides a general description of key elements of the planning system, including its structure the determination of planning applications and the Secretary of State's role.

Read 'Planning Policy Statement 1: Delivering Sustainable Development' here

Read 'The Planning System: General Principles' here