planning reform
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Government promises ‘more to come’ in planning reform
Changes to policy will include a default “yes” for projects close to commuter transport links
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New year, new planning system?
Jamie Davies considers the government’s current proposals and what can be expected in 2025
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The nature recovery reform consultation explained
Paper aims to address challenge of reconciling housebuilding targets with environmental issues
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Government unveils major overhaul of planning committees
Applications that comply with local development plans could bypass planning committees entirely
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Labouring hard on planning reform
Labour’s first 100 days demonstrate promise on planning
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Labour ministers go on engagement offensive to get Britain building
Rayner and Pennycook pen letters to industry seeking support for major planning changes
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Labour’s planning revolution
The new government has hit the ground running on planning and the built environment
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Housing: from scarcity to stability
The new government must seize the opportunity to plan for the future of housing
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Industry supportive of Reeves’ ‘clear statement of intent’
Real estate industry professionals react to the new chancellor’s speech
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Shadow housing minister calls for ‘bold evolution’ of planning system
Matthew Pennycook denies system is “beyond redemption” but says “targeted change” is needed
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Time to reform the decision-making process
Reforming the planning decision-making process is crucial to ensuring better outcomes
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Planning laws cost economy £140bn a year, says think tank
The Adam Smith Institute wants a rethink on rules that prevent resi extensions