FOR ‘BUILDERS, NOT BLOCKERS’ – THE NEW DECEMBER 2024 NPPF
The Labour government presses forward with planning reforms, including higher housing targets and “grey belt” in a new December 2024 NPPF.
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.
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.
WHAT IS CLASS A3 PLANNING USE?
Our guide to the former class A3 planning use in England. Part of our town planning FAQ series. Spoiler alert – Class A3 no longer exists!
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.