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The Planning and Infrastructure Bill: A Bold Step Toward Faster Development and Smarter Growth
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill, introduced by the UK government, aims to expedite the delivery of housing and critical...
Mar 142 min read
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Landmark Ruling: Planners Must Heed PPG Like NPPF
The Court of Appeal's ruling in Mead Realisations Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2025] EWCA Civ...
Feb 211 min read
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House of Lords Declares Government’s Grey Belt Policy Redundant Amid Planning Reforms
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has concluded that the government’s "grey belt" policy is largely redundant following...
Feb 51 min read
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Chancellor Unveils Major Planning Boost for Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a raft of planning and infrastructure measures aimed at unlocking the full potential of the...
Jan 291 min read
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Government Accelerates Planning Reforms to Drive Growth
The UK government has unveiled sweeping reforms to the planning system to bolster economic growth and deliver on its ambitious Plan for...
Jan 271 min read
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Housing Supply in England Sees Decline in 2024
The latest government statistics on housing supply in England reveal a mixed outlook for the sector. Between July and September 2024,...
Jan 241 min read
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Significant Increase in Planning Fees from April 2025
From 1st April 2025, planning application fees in England will see a dramatic rise under new regulations aimed at addressing the £362...
Jan 221 min read
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Planning Performance Agreements: A Boost Amid Timeliness Challenges
Today’s planning application statistics highlight a pressing concern: only 20% of major applications were decided within statutory...
Jan 171 min read
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Local Authority Planning Departments Face Widespread Challenges in Recruitment and Skills
A new report from the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG) has highlighted pressing challenges in local...
Jan 162 min read
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