Planning reform

The process of applying for planning permission is more onerous and costly than it need be, says Russell Jones. Here are a few recommendations to simplify the process

Far from increasing public involvement in planning, reforms outlined in the Planning for the Future white paper would reduce participation in key areas, argues Kate Gordon

Andrew Martin, senior planner with Braintree District Council, casts his eye over the proposals in Planning for the Future and finds – among some digital gems – that not all is quite as it was...