NPPF & Government Policy

Introduction

The new NPPF has now at last (December 2024) been published. It sets out the Labour Government’s policies which Local Planning Authorities are expected to take into account when preparing their Local Development Plans. The new Government has swiftly announced major changes to planning policy and law.

A completely revised NPPF has been issued, the major changes proposed are:

• Housing targets being mandatory not advisory
• New ‘Grey Belt’ land which can be developed in the Green belt
• Housing numbers increased for some Authorities by 100%
• All references to beauty deleted and good design emphasized
• Proposal for Planning fees to be increased
• In addition, the Government is proposing sweeping change to Local Government organization not seen since 1974. It is also proposing changes to the way Compulsory Purchase Compensation is calculated and the way in which Planning decisions are made by Local Planning Authorities. Planning and Infrastructure Bill and English Devolution Bill to be placed before Parliament

But how much of a difference will all this make to England's creaking housing stock and infrastructure?

This virtual classroom seminar will enable you to better understand the impact of the NPPF and the proposed reforms together with the impact of the requirement for beautiful developments. It is aimed at those property practitioners who want a focused, up to date assessment of the key parts of Government policy, both in place and proposed, which will impact on Developers and Local Planning Authorities alike. These matters will all be considered in this seminar.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• How Delivery of housing will be impacted by the new mandatory Housing requirements and whether these can be met
• How the Green Belt will be protected and how the new ‘Grey belt’ will work
• Limitations on Article 4 Directions
• How design is to be improved
• How Local Planning Authorities may or may not merge into larger more Regional Authorities
• How Delegation of decisions to Planning Officers may work in future
• How proposed sanctions on developers for not building out might work
• Further proposed reforms and what still needs to be done

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.