A NEW NPPF – UPDATE ON LABOUR’S REFORM OF THE PLANNING SYSTEM IN ENGLAND
The Labour government launches a consultation on planning reforms, including higher housing targets and “grey belt” land in a new NPPF.
Tag: Planning
LABOUR’S PLANS FOR REFORM OF THE UK PLANNING SYSTEM
Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has said work on planning reform is ‘underway’ in a bid to deliver Labourโs promised 1.5m homes in five years.
IS PLANNING PERMISSION NEEDED? – CLASS E USE
Class E Use gives businesses and landlords flexibility to use buildings as shops, offices, cafes etc without need for a planning application.
PLANNING APPLICATION FEES INCREASE CONFIRMED
The government have confirmed that planning application fees are to rise in England by up to 35% on the 6th December 2023.
LEVELLING-UP AND REGENERATION ACT BECOMES LAW
The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 has become law affecting various aspects of the planning system in England.
HOW TO SUBMIT A PLANNING APPEAL
Our guide to planning appeals and how you can give an appeal the best possible chance of success. Part of the town planning FAQ series.
PROPOSED PLANNING APPLICATION FEES INCREASE
The government are consulting on a proposed planning application fees increase, expected to come into effect in Summer 2023.
FIVE YEAR HOUSING LAND SUPPLY
Our guide to Five Year Housing Land Supply and Housing Delivery Test in England. Part of the town planning FAQ series.
OUTLINE PERMISSION TO BE GRANTED FOR NEW PURPOSE-BUILT LONDON FOOD MARKET
The City of London has secured a resolution to grant outline planning permission to relocate its three historic food markets.
GOVERNMENT HAILS CONTINUED RISE IN HOUSE BUILDS
The government have reported 42,110 new housing starts between the period October โ December 2020, representing a 16% increase on the previous quarter.