The Government has published a suite of ‘working papers’ on aspects of its planning reform proposals. We take a look at each to come to a view on how well they have understood the issues and how well their proposals might work, from a local community perspective.

The news that there will be no new neighbourhood plan programme is disappointing but not unexpected.

As planning application decisions by Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) and appeal Inspectors start to rack up in favour of housing schemes in the Grey Belt, so we have begun to deliver our first Grey Belt Studies for local communities.

The Government’s publication of the PPG on its new Grey Belt policy last week the impact on green belt villages is significant

A new National Planning Policy Framework, but what does it mean? Newsletter for Community, Town and Parish Council clients.

Good news: next steps for Haversham, five new Neighbourhood Plans a visit to Burnham and recognition in the House of Lords

Consultation for Milton Keynes City Plan 2050 is now open - the consultation is an opportunity for communities and councils to respond.

May '24 Planning Updates