New Forest District Council (NFDC)'s cabinet has approved changes to its Local Plan review on August 5, moving away from the current process to align with the government's updated planning framework. The decision comes in response to national and local changes in planning policy and requirements. At its meeting on August 5, New Forest District Council Cabinet agreed a revised approach to preparing the district’s new Local Plan. (Image: New Forest District Council)"Importantly, that work is still needed. The report setting out a revised focus for the Local Plan review will be taken to the next full NFDC meeting on Monday, September 14.