Planning system changes in England

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Planning system changes in England

Last updated: 23/01/2023

Overview

On this page we bring together our analysis of changes and potential changes to law and policy, and make clear which provisions and policy are in force or have taken effect. Currently, blogs and insights on this page cover topics including:
 
  • The Chancellor of the Exchequer's planning announcements
  • Changes to planning fees
  • The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 (LURA)
  • Changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and other national planning policy
  • Changes to permitted development rights
 
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Recent changes to national policy

Including announcements made by the new Labour Government and analysis of the 2023 amendments to the NPPF

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A RENEWed Approach for Energy?

Katie Brown 09 July 2024

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Energy Efficiency and tackling the Climate Crisis

Neil Purvis | 11 Jan 2024

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No Excuses: Unlocking Local-Plan Making?

Isabella Tidswell | 19 Dec 2023

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New planning performance measures

Sean Farrissey | 21 Dec 2023

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Planning reform, the new Chancellor’s platform for growth

Edward Clarke 08 Jul 2024

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Not just housing: the December 2023 NPPF revisions

Jennie Baker | 20 Dec 2023

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A revised NPPF and long-term plan for housing update

Jennie Baker ¦ 20 December 2023
 

Changes to national planning policy for housing

A section dedicated to the recent changes to national planning policies for housing, which formed the bulk of the amendments

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Housing need cannot be ignored

Simon Coop | 20 Dec 2023

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Suburban stasis or the case for development

Simon Slatford | 03 Jan 2024

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Changes to 5YHLS

Harry Bennett | 20 Dec 2023
 

Changes to planning law

Changes to primary and secondary legislation that are in force-other than LURA

INSIGHT FOCUS

Mo money, no problems?

A guide to changes to planning fees from December 2023

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Temporary PDRs for schools affected by RAAC

Tamara Ettenfield | 04 Dec 2023
 

LURA 2023 provisions

Lichfields coverage of LURA provisions, most of which are not yet in force

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Levelling-up and Regeneration Act gains Royal Assent

Think Tank| 26 Oct 2023

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Commencement and Completion Notices

Harry Bennett | 18 Dec 2023

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A Heritage Perspective

Amy Booth | 12 Dec 2023
 

Biodiversity net gain

Our thought pieces on biodiversity net gain

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A Timeline Guide of the Changes to the Planning System

Emily Clarke | 08 Feb 2024

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Guide to the BNG Trading Rules

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Biodiversity Net Gain Timeline

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Does my development need to meet BNG requirements?

UPDATED: 02/04/2024

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Biodiversity Gain Hierarchy

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BNG Submission Requirements
 

Recent consultations on planning policy & law

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Permitted development: further flex for urban and rural sites

Sean Farrissey, Amy Lomath & Jennie Baker | 26 Jul 2023

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The Power of LURB: the future of plan making

Edward Clarke | 26 Jul 2023

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Proposed New Holiday-Let Rules

Alexandra Gavin 03 May 2023

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Environmental Outcomes Reports

Gayle Black & Nicki Mableson | 23 Mar 2023

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Fire Safety

Josh Hymer & Jonathan Hoban | 08 Aug 2023

 

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