Planning reform

Complete engagement is the key to restoring trust in planning

17.11.2020

The planning white paper makes much of the potential of digital engagement. But we mustn't abandon face-to-face consultation, says Silvia Lazzerini

Legal landscape: Planning for the Future is no stellar act

05.11.2020

Ben Arrowsmith

The planning white paper is laudable in its ambition to fix planning, says Ben Arrowsmith, but may need a little refinement in parts

The white paper promises better public engagement – but we must learn from existing practice

09.10.2020

Dr Tessa Lynn, Dr Mark Dobson and Prof Gavin Parker

Public engagement underpins effective planning, say Dr Tessa Lynn, Dr Mark Dobson and Prof Gavin Parker FRTPI. Planning for the Future offers few clues as to how this will happen in a reformed...

Planning for the Future offers no reassurance about the retention and development of arts, culture, music and the night-time economy

05.10.2020

Shain Shapiro and Tara Tank

The government's proposed planning reforms have a huge blind spot when it comes to cultural activities and the night-time economy, argue Shain Shapiro and Tara Tank

Transport is integral but the white paper has almost nothing to say about it

05.10.2020

Stephen Bennett and Lynda Addison

Transport is integral to the paradigm shift towards cleaner healthier places - but it's barely mentioned in the government's blueprint for planning reform, say Stephen Bennett and...

Planning is complex by definition - so how can 'simplification' work?

28.09.2020

Griff Rhys Jones

Efforts to simplify the planning system to speed up housebuilding are almost certainly doomed to failure, says Griff Rhys Jones. Planning is complicated, whether you like it or not - and it'...

Planning for the Future: Training is essential for design codes to bear fruit

13.08.2020

Ben Bolgar

The use of design codes to shape development will require a change in approach – and mindset – from planners if they are to succeed, argues Ben Bolgar. Even then, reform could fail without the right...

Urbed to write national design code

13.08.2020

Huw Morris

The government has commissioned Manchester-based consultancy Urbed to write the national design code, a key plank of its planning reforms.

'Dear planners' - An open letter from a property investor

13.08.2020

Russell Jones

Development Management & Enforcement | England | Planning applications | 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

Planning for the Future: Tackling the UK’s housing crisis?

11.08.2020

Brian Mullins

It’s simply wrong to say that the planning system put in place 70 years ago is the same as the one we use today, says Brian Mullin - nevertheless, change would still be welcome if we're to build more housing...

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