Enhancing Efficiency in Welsh Planning

Town planning holds particular significance in Wales due to its role in preserving the country's unique cultural heritage and natural landscapes and fostering sustainable development. Wales boasts a rich tapestry of historical sites, diverse ecosystems, and scenic beauty, which must be carefully managed and protected through thoughtful planning. Alongside this, the planning system is instrumental in fostering growth, attracting investment, and creating opportunities for businesses and industries. It is also critically important in planning for enough high-quality new market and affordable homes to allow communities to thrive.

  

This Insight Focus – which is the first in a series on the critical issues that we feel the new First Minister (and his cabinet) will need to address to improve and streamline the planning system – considers the procedural improvements to the planning system. Our second instalment will focus on policy matters that we feel need further consideration if Wales is to flourish.