"In December 2024, the Government announced the roll-out of a new plan-making system, enabled by the 2026 Regulations and to be guided by the draft NPPF, anticipated later in 2026. "

"A further significant step in the Government’s planning reform journey will come in the form of a return of strategic planning. "

"New home delivery in England continues to fall well below the Government’s ambitions."

"As the new NPPF comes into force, many LPAs have seen major swings in land supply positions, bringing the presumption in favour of sustainable development into play across much of England"

"Updating Local Plans to meet new rules may prove a drawn-out process, with further complications to come from the move to a strategic planning system"

"The NPPF has played a key role in enabling more housebuilding, but reform could ensure the planning system delivers the right type of homes without sacrificing overall delivery"

"The NPPF has aligned planning with market signals nationally, but a greater focus on local demand could increase the rate at which new homes are built and unlock opportunities for SME builders"

"Appeals ensure that the planning system functions when local decision-making breaks down, and provide an important alternative route for ensuring enough new homes are built."