"Urban environments play a fundamental role in shaping the health of our communities. The legacy of what we build lasts for generations – and its influence on our wellbeing can extend across an individual’s lifetime."

"After this year’s Pride month and in anticipation of tomorrow’s Pride in London parade, it’s a great time to reflect on what town planning professionals have done."

"There is yet to be a material change in the number of sites gaining planning consent under the new NPPF, but more positive signals are coming through the appeals process"

"As the new NPPF comes into force, many LPAs have seen major swings in land supply positions, bringing the presumption in favour of sustainable development into play across much of England"

"Updating Local Plans to meet new rules may prove a drawn-out process, with further complications to come from the move to a strategic planning system"