The Wild, Wild West (Country): What the New NPPF means for Housing Numbers in the South-West

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The Wild, Wild West (Country)

What the New NPPF means for Housing Numbers in the South-West

17 Mar 2025
On the 12th of December 2024 the new version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was released, hailing the arrival of some of the most ambitious housing delivery targets placed upon Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) ever.
The latest Housing 2023 Delivery Test (HDT) results were also published and in February PPG was updated to provide further guidance and clarification on matters within the NPPF.
 
This insight highlights the implications for housebuilding in the South West, with a specific focus on the new Standard Methodology (SM). We have analysed the new figures for 14 LPAs in the South West region and some opinions on the key opportunities within the region.