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Planning rules coming into force today make it easier to convert unused farm buildings into new homes, farm shops and gyms.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Planning Inspectorate launches tiered pre-application service, with full cost recovery and smoother examinations.
Councils across the country will be able to buy cheaper land to help build thousands more social and affordable homes.
Performance and other updates following the publication of our latest official monthly statistics.
New enforcement powers for councils to build on government's long-term plan for housing.
From Thursday 25 April, changes to enforcement and lawful development certificate (LDC) appeals come into effect as a result of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act (LURA).
‘Find a National Infrastructure Project’, a new online hub for large-scale projects, has been launched by the Planning Inspectorate.
Update on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Planning Reform at the Planning Inspectorate
Housing Secretary directs Mayor to conduct a review of London Plan policies
Big city councils must prioritise brownfield development, building new homes in right places and protecting the Green Belt.
Speech by Secretary of State, Michael Gove, at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
New changes that come into effect today will help supportive communities take forward onshore wind projects.
Overhaul of planning will speed up delivery of vital projects including off-shore wind, transport links and other major infrastructure.
The Planning Inspectorate is trialling potential components of a future enhanced pre-application service for National Infrastructure.
An Office for Place event in conjunction with RIBA discussing how government and architects can collaborate to make healthy, sustainable communities, fit for the future.
Developers in the River Tees area will be first to be apply for credits to unlock new housing
A new levy will see developers pay a fairer share for affordable housing and local infrastructure such as roads, schools and GP surgeries.
The Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects action plan will speed up the delivery of major infrastructure, such as off-shore wind or new transport links.
The government sets out new measures in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill to place local communities at the heart of the planning system.
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