Government Housing Targets
September 2, 2024
The government have launched a consultation on a new version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). One of the key proposed changes in the NPPF is an update to the ‘standard method’ for calculating housing targets.Currently, this has been based on household pr...
Since our recent article on the new Labour government’s intentions for the planning system (https://www.weaplanning.co.uk/blog/post/22324/what-does-the-new-labour-government-mean-for-planning/), the government have now launched a consultation on a new version of the Nation...
We have a new government and congratulations to Labour. The new Labour government has indicated it will bring several changes to the town planning system. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced major planning reforms to "get Britain building again" in her first speech at th...
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Update
December 19, 2023
The government has recently (19th December 2023) revised the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) along with issuing a written ministerial statement.Whilst there are some broad changes, the amendments primarily relate to housing development....
New Planning Bill Announcement
May 12, 2022
Changes to Local Development Plans and national policy
The current test for determining applications is “the determination must be made in accordance with the plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise” (S38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
The test will be changed, by section 83 (2) of the bi...
Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission report
January 30, 2020
The highly anticipated Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission report was finally published in January 2020. What was included in the report?
The report places a great emphasis improving the design and quality of built homes in England. The report entitled ...
Housing Secretary announcement
October 1, 2019
Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference on 30th September 2019, the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announced a future reform and amendments to the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) adding to the recent changes introduced in May 2019.
This is a sum...
Upward Extensions and the new National Planning Policy Framework
October 17, 2018
As housing demand is constantly increasing in London, more and more people are interested in extending their properties. If you are a homeowner or a developer who wants more space or new flats to rent or sell you should be aware that apart from rear, side and roof extensions...
National Planning Policy Framework July 2018
July 24, 2018
New NPPF
Today (24th July 2018), the Government published the first revision of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which, following widespread consultation, replaces the original NPPF introduced in 2012.
In regards to on-going applications and appeals, the NPPF took ...
How will the NPPF impact London Planning?
After two and half years and several drafts, the 5th March was finally the day when the Government published the long-awaited draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) accompanied by numerous supporting consultation documents such as Developer Contributions, Draft...
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