In this first podcast Caroline Hanratty, Development Partner, speaks to Anna Relph, Planning Director at Turley and Joanna Allen, Land & Partnerships Director at Northstone and Operations Director at Letta, from primarily a planning perspective.
Hear how:
- the increased complexity of the planning process,
- changes to the NPPF and
- public sector resourcing
have caused delays in house builders starting on site, fewer house completions and fewer planning applications.
The team then discuss the need to:
- enforce local plan preparation
- give planning officers more delegated powers
- provide “true” affordable housing
- reflect changes to the housing market by providing a diverse range of accommodation including BTR
A copy of the recent Turley paper referred to can be found here; Turley calls for urgent reforms to planning system following Keir Starmer's election win.
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