All Planning Bill articles
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CommentThe need for new homes and the need to look after nature is not a binary choice
While significant detail and further clarity is still required, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill represents a big step in the right direction, writes David Thomas
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CommentThe death of planning reform has been exaggerated
Changes to the system can still be made, even without a standalone planning bill, argues Paul Smith
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CommentThe end of the planning bill is nigh – but what does it mean for housing development?
The widely expected dropping of the government’s planning legislation will make it harder to build 300,000 homes a year, warns Colin Brown
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NewsGove says government will legislate for ‘street votes’
Housing secretary tells MPs that plan for suburban densification is a ‘triple whammy’ of good news
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CommentMyths and half-truths are plaguing the debate about planning reform
Those opposed to government proposals are exploiting a natural nervousness about change, says Paul Smith, but this is no developers’ charter
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Comment‘Use it or lose it’ threat is built on shaky foundations
Proposals to force developers to speed up housing build rates are based on a false premise. They are likely to make the problem worse, says Paul Smith
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NewsPlanning reforms blamed as Lib Dems shock Tories with by-election upset
Backbench pressure to rethink proposals certain to grow after huge 25% swing in ‘safe’ home counties seat
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CommentGovernment must hold its nerve on the Planning Bill
The proposed reforms are an opportunity to produce a cost-effective and more predictable system that delivers better outcomes and maintains public involvement, says Paul Smith
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NewsUp to 80 Tory backbenchers mobilising against planning reforms
Newspaper reports state that MPs organising over Whatsapp, with two already prepared to vote against the government
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NewsPlanning bill set for significant delay
Analysts suggest legislation to implement white paper reforms may not come forward before May local elections