Neighbourhood Priority Statement
A Neighbourhood priority statement I(NPS) s a document produced by a local council, working with its community, to set out local priorities for growth, change and investment in their area over the longer term.
NPSs were introduced bt The Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act (LURA) 2023 as a simpler alternative to neighbourhood plans. They allow communities to explain:
- What matters most in their area
- How new development could benefit existing residents
- Where growth is appropriate or inappropriate