The government has announced a range of new planning reforms, to achieve their target of 1.5 million homes in the current parliament. Planning plays a key role in the development of homes, and can also be a barrier to delivery through increased delays.
The proposed changes look to restore the planning system to allow for boosted development and a more efficient process. You can see the most recent National Planning Policy Framework changes in our, with a broad variety of upcoming changes with the New Towns Taskforce, Planning and Infrastructure Bill, and introduction of mandatory housing targets and ‘grey belt’ land release.
Further reading:
- What you need to know about the National Planning Policy Framework
- Hannah articles?
- Section 106.
