"There is a strong link between local employment and skills levels and the economic objective of sustainable development. "

"Acute housing need and constrained land supply, together with ambitions for economic growth and urban regeneration, have put tall buildings firmly on the agenda in our city centres."

"Planning appeal success rates in England are experiencing a clear and sustained upswing – particularly for major residential developments. "

"The government has taken a significant step towards greater central involvement in the planning system, following a commitment made in the written ministerial statement Next phase of planning reform on 18 November 2025."

"On 16 December 2025, the government opened a consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which contained a range of proposed reforms to the planning system. "

"The publication of the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in December 2025 marks an important evolution in how future economic development needs should be assessed."

"After a year of adjustment in the land market, strategic land has emerged as the most resilient route to pipeline security."

"The government has issued consultation on proposed areas of England for which spatial development strategies (SDSs) should be produced."

"On 27 November 2025, Matthew Pennycook, confirmed the advent of reforms to local plan-making with the aim of accelerating housebuilding and achieving universal plan coverage."