Yesterday, we launched a major consultation on a revamped National Planning Policy Framework – the most significant rewrite of planning rules in over a decade – to accelerate the delivery of 1.5 million homes this Parliament. The reforms will unlock new jobs, infrastructure, and clean energy, while …
There has been extensive reaction from the housing sector, and national coverage, of the joint announcement to ramp up housebuilding in the capital – and ensure more affordable homes are built. The package – agreed between the Housing Secretary and …
There has been prominent national print and broadcast coverage about the government unveiling a package of pro-growth amendments to the landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill, as part of wider efforts to sweep aside blockers standing in the way of growth …
Reporting in a national paper today criticises the government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill, alleging double standards from Ministers in relation to previous decisions on development in their constituencies. This is not the case. The landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill is …
Over the weekend it was reported that the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will remove our existing environmental protections and put irreplaceable ancient woods and trees at risk. This is not true. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill will maintain the existing …
Today we announced new measures to streamline complex planning rules, ease onerous regulatory burdens, and provide financial firepower to smaller housebuilders. These new reforms across land, regulation and finance will support them to play a vital role in delivering 1.5 …
There has been some press coverage over the weekend relating to permitted development rights. There is a suggestion in an article that PDRs could have been banned in the recent update to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) last week. …
There has been widespread coverage in national media following the launch of the Warm Homes Plan by DESNZ. The Plan will help people find ways to save money on energy bills and deliver warmer, cleaner energy to heat homes, with …
The Deputy Prime Minister and Mayor of London announced plans this week to transform Oxford Street. The Mayor believes his proposals would turn Oxford Street into a more attractive and thriving modern retail and leisure destination attracting more tourists, increasing …
There has been media reporting suggesting councils will be forced to approve wind turbines, through changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This inaccurate. We have made clear renewable projects will still subject to strict planning controls to protect …