"New home delivery in England continues to fall well below the Government’s ambitions."

"In December 2024, the Government announced the roll-out of a new plan-making system, enabled by the 2026 Regulations and to be guided by the draft NPPF, anticipated later in 2026. "

"A further significant step in the Government’s planning reform journey will come in the form of a return of strategic planning. "

"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"

"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"

"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"

"The NPPF has aligned planning with market signals nationally, but a greater focus on local demand could increase the rate at which new homes are built and unlock opportunities for SME builders"