Spotlight on Planning 2025
Contains 3 articles"England's planning system is undergoing its most significant transformation in years"
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Planning Data Update
"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"
Planning in England: The Current Pipeline
"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"
Where next for Local Plans?
"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"
Increasing market capacity through planning
"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"
Levelling Up
"Levelling Up can create opportunities for growth in Birmingham, but a more joined-up approach is needed"
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In Plain English: Local development scheme
"A LDS is published annually by Local Authorities but what does it include?"
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How can local authorities deliver against their climate emergency declarations?
"LAs essentially have direct and indirect control over a variety of assets."
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Levelling up: What are the priorities and the role of planning?
"Levelling Up is a flagship policy for government, but has lacked clarity to date. With the publication of the White Paper early this year, priorities and interventions have become clearer, and it is evident that a greater level of strategic planning is required to achieve government ambition"
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