What is Paragraph 55, Paragraph 79 or Paragraph 80?

In brief, ‘Paragraph 55’, ‘Para 55’, ‘Paragraph 79’ or ‘Para 79’, ‘Paragraph 80’ or ‘Para 80’ are descriptions of special circumstances set out in the National Planning Policy Framework. Under certain circumstances it allows new homes to be built in the countryside. Dwellings can be built in the countryside where they are of exceptional quality or innovative nature of design.