Council voice ‘must be heard’ on planning reforms
It is crucial that councils’ views are fully considered in a consultation on “significant” changes to the planning system in England, the LGA has said.
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Planning and infrastructure bill published
Planning fees will be localised and it will be easier for councils to purchase vacant land for house building, under proposals in the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Pathways to planning
Councils can sign up to hire planners to start work in September 2025, via the LGA’s ‘Pathways to Planning’ graduate scheme.
Planning fee delays ‘costing £5 million a week’
Taxpayers will continue to subsidise planning services by almost £5 million a week until the Government finalises measures to increase fees to cover the cost of processing applications, the LGA has warned.
Planning fee proposals ‘not enough to break even’
Planning fees would need to be increased by almost 60 per cent to ensure all councils in deficit are able to break even, LGA modelling has revealed.
Planning for the future
When I knew that I was joining the Planning Inspectorate, I spoke to people across the planning system to get a sense of what I could expect. I was overwhelmed by the respect with which the organisation is held.
Identifying tensions in planning policies
The proposals to change our planning rules have been described by some as a dramatic return to ‘old school’ planning, with stronger control from central government.
Regeneration isn’t just about buildings
At Stockport Council, we are focused on creating opportunities for everyone.
New bill ‘to empower local leaders’
The Government has set out its plans to drive local growth and empower local leaders to regenerate their areas, in a Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill.