National planning

The National Planning Policy presents the state’s planning strategy and general planning principles intended to inform and guide municipal planning processes.
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The National Planning Agency
The National Planning Agency is responsible for policy-making, administration, and guidance regarding planning and development, with sustainable resource use and quality of the built environment as guiding principles.