Planning barrister @Landmark_LC. Posts @ https://xitter.cf/t.co/KTz2pSyluR
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Just to be clear - I’m not sure who that first 3 sentences is quoting, but it’s not me (as the tweet implies).
"This has destroyed the Green Belt. Well over 50% of Green Belt is Grey. I don't think Labour meant this or understood the implications. They'll have to scale it back." A leading planning barrister.
“It’s a seismic reversal of the determinative planning policy test - from a presumption against to a presumption in favour - that will apply to hundreds and hundreds of sites all over the country.” Zack Simons, Planning Barrister
Without even the accompaniment of a Written Parliamentary Statement, the Government has just waved through massive changes, including effectively taking villages out of the Green Belt completely.
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When it comes to sustainable housing development and nature recovery, the status quo isn’t working.
The government is seeking views on a new approach that will allow us to deliver a win-win for both and overcome challenges such as nutrient neutrality 👇🏻
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The government is due to announce changes to the planning system that could see councils forced to consider building on green belt land in England.
Zack Simons, a planning barrister and UK planning law blogger, calls it 'the most radical review' of planning policy.
#R4Today
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“Green spaces are not sacred. We need somewhere to live too.”
Excellent piece by @caitlinmoran in @thetimes
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Podcast on last 14 years of planning policy is now out.
Great conversation with @CatrionaRiddel1, ex-Chief Planner Steve Quartermain & @samuel_stafford including about the creation of the #NPPF, localism and the case for strategic planning.
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In the studio today to record #50ShadesofPlanning special with ex SoS @RtHonGregClark, former Chief Planner Steve Quartermain & @samuel_stafford looking back at the history of planning over last 14 years. You won't want to miss it when it's published!
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Love NPPF but worry about untended outcomes - look no further.
New blog wrestling with Grey Belt, benchmark land values and new 50% affordable housing requirements.
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Housebuilding is an agenda for the many, not the few theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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‘Housebuilding is a route to bigger, better homes for all, not just the rich’ - good article explaining how building more homes helps, from @TorstenBell theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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Planners will play a vital role in delivering the homes and infrastructure the country needs in the years ahead.
We value the profession and look forward to working with it to deliver change.
My letter to RTPI President @LARichards23 👇🏻
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Unlike its predecessor, this Labour Government is willing to do what’s necessary to quickly drive up local plan coverage.
My exchange with Planning Inspectorate CEO, Paul Morrison 👇🏻
Links to letters from the Minister of State, Matthew Pennycook MP and The Planning Inspectorate’s CEO Paul Morrison:
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As part of our reforms to the planning system, we are proposing to make housing targets mandatory and change the way they are calculated to better reflect local need 👇🏻
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We said we would act quickly and decisively to tackle the housing crisis and kickstart economic growth - and we are.
Today we take the first steps to fix our planning system by overhauling the National Planning Policy Framework 👇🏻
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The post-war New Towns programme was the most ambitious town-building effort ever undertaken in the UK.
We begin work today on bringing forward the next generation of new towns.
Really pleased Sir Michael Lyons will chair our expert taskforce.
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The constant change and churn the sector experienced under the Tories damaged its ability to deliver over the long-term.
We recognise that social housing providers need certainty and stability and we are looking forward to working with you in partnership to put things right.
This from @AngelaRayner 💯👇
Building social homes at scale will change lives, strengthen communities & boost growth.
Housing associations stand ready to work in partnership with government & welcome this commitment to restore confidence & stability.
📰 theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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Labour was given a clear mandate at the election to get Britain building again and kickstart economic growth.
We are determined to grasp the nettle of planning reform so we can build the homes and infrastructure our country needs.
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Great to see @AngelaRayner’s No 1 priority is delivering social and affordable homes at scale
Planning reform welcome, but building 1.5m homes only possible with huge increase in number of social homes built
Funding for #SocialHousing must be foundational to a #PlanForHousing
We’ve inherited a Tory housing crisis. It will take time to repair the huge damage that’s been done.
But we’re starting as we mean to go on – with energy and purpose - to rebuild Britain and deliver the secure homes people need. ✍🏻 ⬇️
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