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The next generation of ‘new towns’
"On 28 September 2025, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government published the report from the New Towns Taskforce and published its initial response to the report."
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England planning reform: where are we now?
"Planning reform is never ending, and this year has been no different. Here we provide the current status of some of the key policies that are high up on the agenda of planning reform in England."
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Demystifying the Treasure Act
"This blog is part of our series exploring the role of archaeology in the planning process."
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The need to rethink Section 106 education contributions amid falling birth rates
"Local education authorities across the UK are often projecting future education needs of new development using outdated assumptions."
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Taking Pride in Planning
"After this year’s Pride month and in anticipation of tomorrow’s Pride in London parade, it’s a great time to reflect on what town planning professionals have done."
Market in Minutes: Scotland Residential Development Market
"A steady new build market drives land demand, but planning constraints and costs limit supply. Easing policy and SME support could stimulate activity and help tackle Scotland's housing emergency"
Spotlight on Planning 2025
"England's planning system is undergoing its most significant transformation in years"
Planning in England: The Current Pipeline
"There is yet to be a material change in the number of sites gaining planning consent under the new NPPF, but more positive signals are coming through the appeals process"
Where next for Local Plans?
"Updating Local Plans to meet new rules may prove a drawn-out process, with further complications to come from the move to a strategic planning system"
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