Planning reform

Putting people at the heart of placemaking, the reintroduction of strategic planning, speeding up the planning system, and measures to mitigate the climate crisis have all been cited as priorities for the forthcoming planning white paper. It should also provide maximum clarity as soon as...

A fully digitised planning system, fees linked to performance, a new right to demolish and replace vacant industrial buildings with housing and a 'fast-track for beauty' are among the proposals to reform the English planning system that will be included in a forthcoming planning white paper.