England planning news

While we await the Housing White Paper, two letters to peers provide updates on the timing of implementation of Housing and Planning Act measures, and matters raised during Neighbourhood Planning Bill debate.

We also cover the challenge of the December 2016 neighbourhood planning written ministerial statement that is now underway.

In addition, there are details of the Government’s Green Paper setting out its proposed industrial strategy (that emphasises improving infrastructure to boost housebuilding), as well as updates on planning and devolution.

Read more on this in Lichfields’ latest England Planning News.