Slopey. The NPPL is being replaced by the LAPL, light Aircrafts Pilot Licence a Euro wide NPPL.
The regulators want to clearly branch private flying from recreational flying. If you are a fun flyer you do a LAPL if you want to be a pro you do an EASA licence.
LAPL is currently day/vfr but discussion is under way for night qualification. If you want MEP or Instrument privileges you do an EASA licence.
You can thank the permit evangelists for the LAPL.......
Now can you see the road map?