# Pennycook writes to Planning Inspectorate about new planning framework

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Topic: Politics · Status: published · Version: 1
Published: 2026-10-07T17:02:26.322Z · Updated: 2026-10-07T17:02:26.322Z
Record: https://davids.news/s/pennycook-writes-to-planning-inspectorate-about-new-planning-framework-72c530d2

The minister’s letter describes the framework as clearer and more comprehensive, and says it is intended to support housing supply and economic growth.

- Minister of State Matthew Pennycook wrote to Planning Inspectorate Chief Executive Graham Stallwood about the new National Planning Policy.

Why it matters: The letter highlights the Planning Inspectorate’s role in applying the new approach to day-to-day development management.

## Original sources

- [UK Government](<https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-new-national-planning-policy-framework-letter-to-the-chief-executive-of-the-planning-inspectorate>) — primary announcement
  Source: UK Government 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-07T10:03:58.000Z

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