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Festival of Flourishing Regions 2026
Festival of Flourishing Regions 2026
My head is spinning (in a good way). I'm on the way home from the excellent Festival of Flourishing Regions held in…
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Proposed geographies for spatial development strategiesFeb 12, 2026
Proposed geographies for spatial development strategies
The consultation on ‘Areas for producing spatial development strategies’ (SDSs) (https://www.gov.
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Another hastily published opinion on the New Towns Taskforce Report. Wait! I promise to only talk about delivery.Sep 28, 2025
Another hastily published opinion on the New Towns Taskforce Report. Wait! I promise to only talk about delivery.
For this post, I’m going to focus on the delivery and viability elements of the New Towns Taskforce report. What…
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David Carlisle reposted thisDavid Carlisle reposted thisJust a personal anecdote about local plan-making reform - I've honestly spent more time speaking with clients about SEA / SA / IIA / EOR (henceforth SEA) scoping over the last ten weeks than over the last ten years. I never talk here about SEA scoping, and my guess was that it would be tightened up and ultimately scaled back, including by reviewing some very poor Regs (90s euro speak), but it seems we're looking at quite the opposite! To be clear, I would never say there is no value in SEA scoping, but I have always said that 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 its value is very limited, and so it is not something to worry overly about when the rest of LP-making is so incredibly difficult. Internationally it is a crucial way of statutory env consultees having a guaranteed input to plans, but that just doesn't apply here. In practice, much of the value is in giving a project to early career planners / SEAers. I could reflect on practice at great length (including what we learned from scoping SEA for virtually every NP), but perhaps three points: 🔭 Work is invariably poorly targeted because it is done early before the scope of the plan (and RAs) has even begun to formulate. 🔭 There is eternally no easy answer re. the distinction between evidence-gathering and scoping for: A) SEA; and B) the plan. 🔭 No one these days consults widely, which is telling. At the start of my career public consultations were common, but these days we recommend consulting just: 1) the stat consultees; and 2) neighbouring authorities. So, what are we looking at under the new system? Here goes: 🔭 Firstly there is a new battle to fight re SEA vs SA vs IIA vs EOR. As part of this, there is the direction of travel (?) re outcomes / quantification. 🔭 SEA scoping becomes more of a 'process' that starts early with progress reported at Gateway 1 (on a RAG scale; see below). 🔭 Finally, you hold a (public?) consultation on the SEA scope alongside the plan evidence and content consultation (i.e. prior to Gateway 2). A (public?) consultation at the PEC consultation stage is what the new guidance "recommends". However, we are still recommending getting a targeted consultation on the SEA scoping report done and dusted early, and specifically prior to the plan scoping consultation. This is because: 🔭 This is neatest and avoids confusion, and there is value in using SEA scoping as a means of getting the ball rolling. 🔭 There is a clear case for publishing an SEA report (not a scoping report) at the PEC consultation stage (it comes down to whether the SEA report can do its job at the proposed plan stage). 🔭 In any SEA report at the PEC stage the SEA scope naturally remains a live topic that anyone can comment on. It's never set in stone. Overall, I'm all for standardisation and much more prescriptiveness, but we have to proceed with caution as we engineer the new system.
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David Carlisle shared thisA maiden voyage to the banks of the River Aire for my first #UKREiiF2026 with the Stantec team. I'm planning to frequent tents heavy on Strategic Planning, SDSs, Devolution, New Towns, Development Corporations, Public-Private Partnerships and Infrastructure Delivery. I'm also pleased to announce my availability and readiness for all invite only round tables supplying buttery flaky crescent-shaped pastries...failing that, it would be great to schedule some catch ups and introductory chats if our pavilion predilections align (david.carlisle@stantec.com) - See you soon!
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David Carlisle shared thisI'm attending the Building New Communities Conference next Tuesday 21 April at Kings Place. Hope to see some of you there. The day will focus on turning ambition into reality through: 🏘️ Devolution and delivery models shaping new communities 📈Investment driving housing and infrastructure forward 🪢Connecting new and existing places effectively 🤝Unlocking sites through infrastructure and partnerships ✨Delivering sustainable, well-planned communities I'll be on 'The role of development corporations in delivering successful new communities' panel at 2pm alongside Lucy Bush, Mark Pullin and Graeme Fyfe. Tickets available here: https://lnkd.in/eaAk2-Xj #BuildingNewCommunities #BNC2026
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David Carlisle reposted thisDavid Carlisle reposted thisTransport creates lasting value when it’s part of a broader place vision. When planned around people, purpose, and outcomes, it can unlock regeneration, support new communities, and shape places that thrive. Learn more about this topic in this blog from Jane Beckett and Leigh Stolworthy. https://stantec.co/4efzwqV StantecHow place based transport shapes urban regeneration, growth, opportunityHow place based transport shapes urban regeneration, growth, opportunity
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David Carlisle shared thisThe Stantec Cambridge team, with Isaac Pike author in chief, has been thinking a lot about the proposed impact of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation. Devolution, LGR and the final suite of powers and model adopted by the DevCorp will fundamentally alter the planning and delivery landscape and how we'll all (public, private, 3rd sector) contribute to Cambridge's continued success over the next 25 years or so. Emphasising how important this consultation is (deadline 1st April): https://lnkd.in/efkrAw34David Carlisle shared thisStantec Cambridge has penned our thoughts on the live Greater Cambridge Development Corporation consultation. As an inter-disciplinary team of planners, designers, and engineers, we are active across the city-region for public and private sector clients alike. We live and work in the region and think there is a good opportunity for a Development Corporation to build on past success and unlock challenges to growth. We've collected our thoughts and would encourage those of you with an interest to engage with the consultation before 1 April. Richard Maung | David Carlisle | Adam Conchie | Paul Derry | John Dudding | Belinda Greenwell MRTPI | Maisie Mannion | Bob M. | Lydia Pravin MRTPI | Anett Vild | Andrew Winter | Simon Darch | Jonathan Cox | George Buxton
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David Carlisle shared thisInteresting LGR groupings for the devolution priority programme locations, with the SoS deferring a decision in Sussex (https://lnkd.in/e-Q4M4R2 💡SoS keen to enable Brighton to grow). Smaller unitary areas than I expected, keen to see the est. population figures! Urban centres a big feature in all SoS letters. Final names/boundaries to be confirmed (via Structural Changes Orders, subject to Parliamentary approval): Essex, Southend-on-Sea & Thurrock - 5 unitary proposal https://lnkd.in/eSzAfEhV ▪️ West Essex Council (Epping Forest, Harlow & Uttlesford) ▪️ North East Essex Council (Braintree, Colchester & Tendring) ▪️ Mid Essex Council (Brentwood, Chelmsford & Maldon) ▪️ South West Essex Council (Basildon & Thurrock) ▪️ South East Essex Council (Castle Point, Rochford & Southend-on-Sea). 💡 Urban centres driven "firmly anchored around the five key urban centres of Basildon and Thurrock, Chelmsford, Colchester, Harlow and Southend. I am confident that this decision will enable these urban centres...to thrive" Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth & Southampton - 5 unitary proposal https://lnkd.in/emZAg8MV ▪️ North Hampshire Council (Basingstoke & Deane, Hart & Rushmoor) ▪️ Mid Hampshire Council (East Hampshire, New Forest, Test Valley & Winchester, less 11 parishes from all 4 areas) ▪️ South East Hampshire Council (East Hampshire, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Portsmouth, 3 parishes from East Hampshire & 1 parish from Winchester) ▪️ South West Hampshire Council (Eastleigh, 4 parishes from New Forest, Southampton and 3 parishes from Test Valley) ▪️ Isle of Wight Council will remain as a separate unitary authority. 💡 SoS emphasised Soton & Pompey growth "given Southampton’s role as a key economic centre and Portsmouth’s high population density, which together reinforce the need for councils with the right geographies to plan for local housing needs, infrastructure, and growth effectively." Norfolk - 3 unitary proposal https://lnkd.in/eMcdCHMj ▪️ West Norfolk Council (Breckland, King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, and 9 parishes from South Norfolk). ▪️ Greater Norwich Council (Norwich, 19 parishes from Broadland, and 16 parishes from South Norfolk). ▪️ East Norfolk Council (Broadland (less 19 parishes), Great Yarmouth, North Norfolk, & South Norfolk (less 25 parishes)). 💡 SoS cites the fit with devolution & "best considers the role and needs of Norwich as a central economic hub for the area." Suffolk - 3 unitary proposal https://lnkd.in/eWKcz-Kp ▪️ Western Suffolk Council (West Suffolk, 21 parishes from Mid Suffolk, & Babergh (less 31 parishes)). ▪️ Central and Eastern Suffolk Council (Mid Suffolk (less 29 parishes), & East Suffolk (less 25 parishes)). ▪️ Ipswich and South Suffolk Council (Ipswich, 31 parishes from Babergh, 8 parishes from Mid Suffolk, and 25 parishes from East Suffolk). 💡 SoS cites the fit with devolution & "will best support coherent planning for housing growth in line with the local needs of each area, particularly around Ipswich. "Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK ParliamentWritten statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
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David Carlisle shared thisI had such a fun day at the Festival of Flourishing Regions, discussing all things devolution, that I exceeded the word count for a post and had to post an article. Thanks to the The Brunel Centre and Business West for a fantastic event and excellent set of speakers. #FOFR26
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David Carlisle shared thisEven if you don't fancy reading the blog, I heartily commend two publications on the topic for a deeper dive: Futureproof New Towns: International lessons on how to build flexible and adaptable new towns in England (RTPI, February 2026) https://lnkd.in/e8YhUB-P New Towns: Creating Communities, Building Trust. Realising the opportunity (Stantec, November 2025) https://lnkd.in/eiSnVeKaDavid Carlisle shared thisHow will the next generation of new towns be influenced by wider government reforms? David Carlisle, RTPI East of England Vice Chair and Planning Director at Stantec, explores the topic. "Adaptable planning professionals who are able to collaborate effectively, are design-literate and proficient in aspects of deliverability will be key actors in the realisation of the next generation of new towns." Read David's blog: https://lnkd.in/e8bHynWF
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David Carlisle reposted thisDavid Carlisle reposted thisCalling all East of England Planners - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗧𝗣𝗜 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿’𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 - 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝐩𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝐭𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝐬𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝐭𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝐭𝗶𝗺𝗲. Are you particularly proud of how one of your schemes has established over time, have you experienced completed developments that you feel should be recognised and we can learn from? In order celebrate these developments the RTPI East of England Awards for Planning Excellence Chair’s Award celebrates planning achievements that have truly stood the test of time. While our wider Awards focus on recent excellence, the Chair’s Award looks at projects completed 5 to 15 years ago, places that have matured, settled, and demonstrated lasting value to their communities. The success of development is how they evolve, become part of our landscape and townscapes and meet the changing needs of communities they serve. This award is a chance to recognise developments where early aspirations have been delivered, lessons have been learned and long-term benefits achieved. We welcome entries for tangible, completed developments of any scale, including: 🏙️ Buildings or groups of buildings 🌱 Environmental improvements 🏘️ Regeneration or revitalisation schemes 🛣️ Infrastructure projects 🏛️ Heritage or conservation work 🤝 Community-led developments If you know a place that continues to make a positive difference, we’d love to hear about it. 📄 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 A short-written statement (up to 300 words) explaining why the development deserves recognition, with emphasis on learning gained and the positive outcomes delivered. 👥 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿? The RTPI members involved in the scheme, Local Authorities, planning, design or stewardship teams, or any RTPI member who has seen or experienced the development and believes it should be recognised. 📩 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Please send your 300-word entry to fiona.fowell@rtpi.org.uk . Closing date is 31st March. Let’s celebrate places that continue to inspire and enrich our communities. #RTPIEast #RTPIAwards #PlanningExcellence #BuiltEnvironment #Placemaking #PlanningForTheFuture #CommunityImpact #Regeneration #PlanningProfession #GoodGrowth #LongTermImpact #CelebratingPlanning
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David Carlisle liked thisProud to be representing the North East at UKREiiF, where the conversation around place‑making and regeneration has never felt more exciting. Take a look at the North East programme https://lnkd.in/eFDVtWUR and drop by to see us.
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David Carlisle liked thisUKREIIF: Showcasing the expansion plans for the exciting film and TV production studios, including the major new Production Village #Hartlepool.David Carlisle liked thisWe’re back at #UKREiiF2026 – and the opportunity has never been bigger! 📍 Alongside our Local Authorities Darlington Borough Council, Hartlepool Borough Council, Middlesbrough Council, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we’ll be promoting Tees Valley to the world. We are also joined by amazing sponsors, K2 Construction Management and Cityheart 👏 Across a packed three-day programme you’ll hear about... 🖥️ The UK’s fastest-growing digital cluster, and Middlesbrough’s long-term growth strategy. 📈 Opportunities within the £160m Tees Valley Investment Zone – the UK’s only IZ dedicated to digital and creative sectors. 🎥 Expansion plans for one of the UK’s most important film and TV production studios, including a major new Production Village. 🏗️ Major regeneration programmes transforming town centres across the region. We’re also hosting an exclusive fireside chat between Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and CBI CEO Rain Newton-Smith on unlocking regional growth. If you’re an investor, developer or partner... or a local looking for a parmo... pop in a see us at our Dockside location! 📝 See the full programme: https://lnkd.in/ej5_-Ja5
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David Carlisle liked thisDavid Carlisle liked thisI’ll be attending #UKREiiF2026 this year as part of the Stantec team. Looking forward to heading to Leeds (not just because of my football alliances!) for conversations on growth and regeneration, and how high‑quality architecture, thoughtful placemaking and design leadership can drive long‑term value for our towns and cities. Let me know if you’re attending as it would be great to grab a coffee, my email is alex.paul@stantec.com - see you there! #UKREiiF #Stantec #Regeneration #Infrastructure #Design #Architecture
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David Carlisle reacted on thisThe sun is out in Manchester, and there feels like so much to celebrate. I’ve had the most amazing welcome to my new role at Stantec. In the short time I’ve been here, I’ve been blown away by the range of skills and the end-to-end experience in delivering great places. I’m looking forward to getting stuck in!David Carlisle reacted on thisIt feels like spring has finally sprung in Manchester so it was a good opportunity for (most!) of the Stantec planning and design team to step away from our screens over lunch and explore the city! It was also an opportunity to: - offer a warm welcome to Becky Mather who joins us to boost our skills and expertise across landscape, urban design and masterplanning; - congratulate Michael, Daniel, Megan and Kayla on their recent (and well deserved) promotions; - welcome back Hannah Walker (who returns from maternity leave early next month); and - reflect on progress with a range of projects (spanning strategic land, commercial & industrial, regeneration, local authority and infrastructure). Plus, with UKREiiF and Housing 2026 on the horizon there is much to look forward to in the weeks ahead. #stantec #planning #design #eia #walkinglunch Ian, Tom, Hazel, Olivia, Stem, Ellie, Adam, Courtney and Mandy
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David Carlisle liked thisDavid Carlisle liked thisUKREIIF 2026- What will we be talking about? Short video on some thoughts. Hope to see you there to expand the discussion or come and listen to me speaking on a couple of panels.
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David Carlisle liked thisDavid Carlisle liked thisDelivering Scale, Building (With) Trust: how do we do both as the New Towns agenda accelerates housing delivery? We are fortunate to have a great lineup for our Dentons strategic land panel @UKREiiF, chaired by Michele Vas, with insights from 🧮 James Brierley, Partner at Newmark 🏦 Heather Cheesbrough, Director of Planning and Economy at Southend-on-Sea City Council 🛣️ Clara Kerr, Head of Planning, Infrastructure & Public Protection at Huntingdonshire District Council 🏘️ James Scott, Group Director of Strategy and Planning at Urban&Civic 🔧 Donna S., Senior Associate Planning at David Lock Associates Ltd 🌲 James Stone, Managing Director at Lands Improvement (LIH) 📢 Kevin Whitmore, Director at Cavendish. Together, they will explore how developers, investors, planners, and local authorities can deliver new communities at scale while securing community consent, infrastructure funding, and lasting stewardship. Rethinking Places Pavilion - Pavilion Zone 2:00pm - 3:00pm #UKREiiF #UrbanPlanning #HousingDelivery #CommunityDevelopment #NewTowns #Infrastructure
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David Carlisle liked thisDavid Carlisle liked this🎥 Recap the Festival of Flourishing Regions 2026! Last month, we launched the Strategic Economic Audit of the West of England alongside our partners and peers at #FOFR2026. This new video captures what the audit means to some of those shaping and supporting the region’s future. Hear from: 00:00 and 01:07 – Andrea Dell (Futures West) 00:20 and 03:26 – Nick Pearce (IPR) 00:32 and 02:36 – Lucy Martin (The Brunel Centre) 00:40 and 01:27 – Tony Dyer (Bristol City Council) 01:43 – Andrew Carter (Centre for Cities) 01:59 – Ed Rowberry (BBRC) 02:22 – andy salmon (Bath Spa University) 02:46 – Sado Jirde (Black South West Network) 02:57 – Rt Hon Greg Clark (Former Secretary of State for DBT and MHCLG) 03:51 – Henri Murison (Northern Powerhouse Partnership) 04:10 – Andy Haldane (British Chambers of Commerce) 📺 Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/evQqCB5B #RegionalDevelopment #WestOfEngland Futures West Foundation, Business West, University of Bath, University of the West of England, Research EnglandLaunching the Strategic Economic Audit of the West of England at the Festival of Flourishing Regions 2026Launching the Strategic Economic Audit of the West of England at the Festival of Flourishing Regions 2026
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David Carlisle liked thisDavid Carlisle liked thisIt feels like spring has finally sprung in Manchester so it was a good opportunity for (most!) of the Stantec planning and design team to step away from our screens over lunch and explore the city! It was also an opportunity to: - offer a warm welcome to Becky Mather who joins us to boost our skills and expertise across landscape, urban design and masterplanning; - congratulate Michael, Daniel, Megan and Kayla on their recent (and well deserved) promotions; - welcome back Hannah Walker (who returns from maternity leave early next month); and - reflect on progress with a range of projects (spanning strategic land, commercial & industrial, regeneration, local authority and infrastructure). Plus, with UKREiiF and Housing 2026 on the horizon there is much to look forward to in the weeks ahead. #stantec #planning #design #eia #walkinglunch Ian, Tom, Hazel, Olivia, Stem, Ellie, Adam, Courtney and Mandy
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Michael Orr
Rapleys • 93 followers
Bristol Local Plan Review - Inspector's Letter on Housing Policy just released Key paragraph 6 require a fundamental change to housing policy; "We acknowledge that there is insufficient capacity to meet the Council’s objectively assessed housing need, as calculated by the standard method. Nevertheless, we do not consider the figure of 34,650 dwellings over the Plan period to be positively prepared or justified. Given the significant shortfall in meeting overall needs, and the current lack of agreement between Bristol and any neighbouring authorities to provide assistance, we consider it imperative that the Council seeks to maximise housing delivery. Inherent uncertainties in housing delivery in the longer period do not justify setting a housing requirement substantially below the overall housing capacity figure identified at submission. The evidence submitted since the end of the hearing sessions has not persuaded us that a lower figure is justified." Se also p[aras 7, 15, 19, 23 & 53 #rapleys
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Peter Davison
Business Biscuit • 7K followers
Grey belt planning policy continues to have a major impact on housing planning permissions, with 75 per cent of major residential appeals approved since the policy’s introduction in December 2024, according to Bristol-based planning, design and development consultancy Marrons. https://lnkd.in/eQ5zr8CV
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Elaine Kimber
Bluestone Planning… • 16K followers
Yesterday, MHCLG published two statistical releases and read together, the picture should concern everyone in housing and planning. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗢𝗰𝘁–𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Almost everything is down year-on-year: ▪️ Applications received: 76,300 (−4%) ▪️ Decisions: 72,700 (−4%) ▪️ Granted: 63,000 (−3%) ▪️ Residential granted (full year): 28,400 (−6%) The 87% grant rate is up 1pp - but that reflects fewer decisions, not a more permissive system. And only 20% of major applications were decided within the statutory 13 weeks. Just one in five. Also worth noting: the Glenigan units data - which tells us how many actual homes were permitted - has been pulled from the publication pending quality assurance. A significant gap at a critical moment. 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: 𝗢𝗰𝘁–𝗗𝗲𝗰 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 MHCLG reports 342,100 homes delivered since Parliament began. Progress toward 1.5 million - but annualised, that's ~205,000/year against a required ~300,000. We're at roughly two-thirds of the pace. ▪️ Net additional dwellings 2024-25: 208,600 (−6%) ▪️ Completions to Dec 2025: 142,040 (−8%, 25% below 2021 peak) Q4 starts jumped 23%, but largely due to a reporting change from Building Safety Regulator reforms, not a genuine construction surge. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 The planning pipeline, the upstream indicator of future supply is contracting. Fewer applications means fewer permissions, fewer starts, fewer completions. Yesterday's planning stats are a leading indicator for housing supply in 2027–29. The NPPF reforms and reinstated targets are designed to turn this around. But the pipeline hasn't turned yet and the clock is ticking. https://lnkd.in/erhJTZ_G https://lnkd.in/ehWHCpdX #Planning #HousingSupply #MHCLG #HousingDelivery #PlanningPolicy #NPPF #HouseBuilding
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Dan Mitchell
INFLUENCE PLANNING (CORNWALL)… • 599 followers
Cornwall Residential Completions 2025. The Annual Monitoring Report is now published by Cornwall Council, slightly depressing content for the local economy and housing delivery in that the number of completions has plummeted to just 2,232 in the last monitoring period up to April 2025. Probably no real surprise to those of us working in the development sector but given the new annual target is now 4,421, the actual delivery on the ground is just miles away from the target and significantly below even the old Local Plan target (circa 2650 per annum) This drop off of 300 homes over a 12 month period from 2024 to 2025 probably takes thousands, maybe millions out of the economy and impacts everyone from contractors on site, to the the supply of homes and the spend in our shops. Something needs to be done urgently to quell this decline in delivery. By the way, Cornwall Council are stating a 3.9 year housing supply based on their latest published information.
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Cavan County Council
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Members of the public/landowners/housebuilders are invited to put forward suggestions for lands that are suitable for zoning for residential use that could meet the objectives of the Guidelines in terms of contributing to the acceleration of housing delivery. https://lnkd.in/e52uKEdD
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David Maddox
MADDOX PLANNING • 3K followers
The Government’s draft NPPF proposes new requirements for local plans to allocate minimum proportions of housing on smaller and medium-sized sites. Our latest blog explores what these proposed thresholds mean in practice, how they could influence plan-making and site selection, and the potential implications for housing delivery. It also considers the challenges of applying nationally set percentages across very different local contexts. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/e-CsPBVQ
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Bethan Buck
National Housing Federation • 1K followers
Section 106 guarantees that a percentage of any new development includes affordable homes. This is a vital lever in our sectors mission to deliver new affordable homes - homes that will offer safety and security to those who need them the most. One proposed revision to the National Planning Policy Framework would enable developers to pay cash rather than build affordable homes on small to medium sites. Please read Kate's full post for more details on the NPPF consultation. National Housing Federation members can access a briefing on the whole NPPF on our website: https://lnkd.in/ehXZwEda Tanya Bass Jess Mullins Jess Reid Nick Byrne
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James Ellis
Rural Solutions • 518 followers
What does sustainable development mean in rural areas? What does meeting housing need in a protected area mean in practice? What role can rural estate plans play in planning for rural areas? I was up at the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority HQ in Bainbridge this week for the examination of its new Local Plan, a critical document for the future of the area, and these are some of the key points that the examination is considering. Rural Solutions is representing a long term landowner in the National Park and has helped to ensure the draft plan includes a rural estate plan policy, an area specific policy relating to the owner's land and a land allocation in a nationally renowned heritage village. Local Plan examinations are always interesting as draft plans for the future of rural areas are assessed and debated.
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Arwel Evans MRTPI
Lichfields UK • 960 followers
On February 12th, 2026, the Welsh Government published updated estimates of housing need. These figures replace the 2019-based estimates and draw on the latest available data, including the 2022-based household projections published in November 2025. The 2025-based estimates identify the need for 8,700 new homes per year over the next 5 years which is not only significantly above the previous estimates but nearly double the housing completion levels in 2023/24 and 2024/25 respectively. These annual estimates are a minimum in that they don’t account for existing unmet need which unlike in the 2019 estimates is expressed as a separate standalone figure. The existing unmet need figure has increased from 5,732 in 2019 to 9,400 homes in 2026. This insight discusses what all of this means for housing targets within future Local and Strategic Development Plans as well as the policy framework Wales requires in order to deliver the quantum of homes required to keep up with demand. Read the full insight here: https://lnkd.in/ewWWJ_QS
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Catherine Andrews
Olearia Town Planning • 1K followers
BCC LMR proposed amendment now live for public consultation. We gave our comments back in December on the proposed changes. We'd encourage people to review the changes and provide feedback - in particular, a call for a change to densities in well-located LDR zoned sites, consideration of incentives for visitor space reductions for 1 bed units - to incentivise housing CHOICE and variety as at present, it still doesn't make sense to build these lower bedroom units. We need to consider the smaller developments, less than 10 units, and how these changes can encourage diversity in product delivery, instead of just the wins for large scale unit developments. Finally - for logic to be used - that if 400m is "good walking distance" for units, then it should be for subdivision. An increase from 200m to 300m walking distance for proximity to centres doesn't make sense and will have very little impact on providing opportunities for infill development.
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Grant Butterworth
Leicester City Council • 2K followers
https://lnkd.in/e9kYXNvY This is an impressive and holistic document which I actually enjoyed reading. This is further evidence of cross departmental efforts in Whitehall to grasp the challenges and opportunities of strategic planning and land management/stewardship informed by good data and mapping The projected % increase in urban area isnt a material consideration for Plan making but it does provide food for thought......working out the capacity and constraints over SDS geographies will be a big battleground ahead and the more standardised data sets Govt can provide the better IMHO
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John Tootell
Northern Trust Company Ltd • 1K followers
As we come towards the close of the consultation on the draft NPPF, Erin Crompton in our planning team has provided some thoughts and insight in to the proposed reforms and what it means for strategic land promotion. Take a look below. If you have any land that may have development potential or are reviewing your portfolio, please get in touch with one of our team. #NPPF #Planningreform #strategiclandpromotion #development
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Jane Scott
Finn's • 368 followers
National Planning Policy Framework - Proposed reforms announced with new Consultation The Government have published the Draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) text for public consultation. They are seeking views on this revised NPPF and other changes to the planning system. However, the eagerly awaited changes to Biodiversity Net Gain, where the Government will propose their intentions for applying BNG easements and exemptions will be announced in the New Year and do not form part of this NPPF Consultation. Proposed changes include support for new development on land within reasonable walking distance of railway stations where there are 4 trains per hour but all other planning matters such as landscape remain to be considered. Benefits of the development must be substantially outweighed by any adverse effects. The Government response to their technical consultation on reforms to the operation of planning committees will be published early in 2026 and the application of build out measures relating to medium sites will be addressed when the government responds to the consultation on build out transparency is published in May. The consultation for National Planning Policy Framework closes 11:45pm on 10th March 2026. Please contact us if you have any questions or require advice. Finn's 1865
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Rob Krzyszowski
Haringey Council • 3K followers
MHCLG has responded to the 2023 consultation on Future Homes & Buildings Standards and published new Building Regulations Approved Documents Part F and Part L Covers: - Net zero emissions and climate change - Performance requirements - Heat networks - Overheating - Transitional arrangements: “We intend that the Future Homes and Buildings Standards will come into force on 24 March 2027 https://lnkd.in/ecynEq-Q
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