NPPF 2026 Housing Requirements: What LPAs Must Now Do
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Planning update25 August 2026 · Planning policy
NPPF Green Belt Changes 2026: What They Mean for Development
Station-led housing, grey belt tests and the implications for local plan reviews.
Planning update30 April 2026 · Planning systemBiodiversity Net Gain Changes 2026: What the New Rules Mean for Smaller Developments
What the current direction means for smaller development and project evidence.
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Pre-Application Advice: When It Adds Value - and When It Does Not
How to frame useful questions, test risk and avoid a response that cannot move a project forward.
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Planning Application Refused: Should You Appeal or Resubmit?
A practical comparison of the routes available after a planning refusal.
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Planning Designations and Constraints: What They Mean for Development Potential
How heritage and environmental constraints should shape feasibility and design.
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Planning Conditions: Discharge, Section 73 and Unreasonable Conditions
Discharging, varying and challenging planning conditions.
Read insight ↗The Grey Belt Explained: 7 Key Points for Development in England
The policy tests and evidence that matter when assessing development potential.
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