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10 things you need to know about the government\u2019s latest plans for planning from Nigel Hewitson and Ben Stansfield of Gowling WLG<\/a><\/h2>\n

The government recently published a policy paper, Planning for the Future<\/a>, setting out its proposals \u201cto establish a planning system that works for the next century\u201d. Much of the paper makes the same vague promises as governments of all stripes have made over the last 40 years: we will speed up the system, we will deliver more houses, we will ensure brownfield not greenfield sites are prioritised, we will ensure people\u2019s voices are heard etc.<\/p>\n

However, the paper also contains some very interesting proposals which, if they can be successfully implemented, might just achieve some of the big promises. Here are our top ten takeaways:<\/p>\n

A deadline of December 2023 for all LPAs to have an up-to-date local plan<\/h3>\n

It has long been a source of frustration among developers that not all local authorities yet have up-to-date plans \u2013 despite the \u201cnew\u201d plan system being introduced in 2004. Secretary of state for housing, communities and local government Robert Jenrick has shown his willingness to intervene in the plan-making process using his existing powers \u2013 witness his actions in relation to South Oxfordshire\u2019s and now the Mayor of London\u2019s plan. LPAs who don\u2019t yet have an up-to-date plan take note!<\/p>\n

Revision of the NPPF to embed the principles of good design and placemaking<\/h3>\n

The NPPF \u201cwill expand on the fundamental principles of good design<\/a> to define what is expected of local authorities and developers to support the creation of beautiful places\u201d. The paper is short on detail on how it will do this but it also says that the government will respond to the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission\u2019s<\/a> recent report so we think we can anticipate that report to form the basis of the promised revisions.<\/p>\n

Reform of planning application fees<\/h3>\n

The paper promises a new planning fee structure \u201cto ensure that planning authorities are properly resourced to improve the speed and quality of decisions\u201d. Many planning professionals, ourselves included, have been saying for a long time that the main problem planning authorities have is resourcing. This proposal is therefore to be welcomed. But the fees will need to be ringfenced for use by the planning department rather than disappearing into an undifferentiated council-wide pot from which the planning service does not benefit.<\/p>\n

Automatic rebates where planning applications are successful at appeal<\/h3>\n

We expect this will be a popular idea among developers, who will expect LPAs to think twice before refusing applications. However, the costs of major appeals often greatly exceed the planning application fee. Even if these are to be greatly increased, this is still likely to be the case. The likelihood of incurring very significant costs \u2013 even potentially paying the appellant\u2019s costs in addition \u2013 rarely seems to deter council members from refusing applications.<\/p>\n

Confirmation of plans to increase the Housing Delivery Test threshold to 75%<\/h3>\n

The paper confirms what we already knew: that from 2020 the threshold is to be increased from 45% to 75%. This means that if an LPA fails to deliver at least 75% of its annual target number of homes, the presumption in favour of development that complies with the NPPF will apply to applications in the LPA\u2019s area \u2013 even where the local plan does not support such development.<\/p>\n

Up, Up or Demolish<\/h3>\n

To encourage greater densities, new permitted development rules<\/a> will be introduced this summer to build on existing buildings, including an additional two storeys on residential blocks. The government will launch a consultation on changes to permitted development rules to allow vacant commercial and industrial buildings, and residential blocks to be demolished and replaced with new residential units \u2013 after mixed successes of previous \u201coffice to resi\u201d permitted development schemes, the government will be anxious to get this right.<\/p>\n

Infrastructure-First Funding<\/h3>\n

Two funds are proposed (one of \u00a31.1bn and a longer-term one of \u00a310bn) to help local authorities to provide \u201ctransport, utilities, digital connectivity and community services like schools and hospitals\u201d early so that new developments do not put a strain on local services.<\/p>\n

Review of policy for building in areas at risk of flooding<\/h3>\n

No doubt stung by recent floods, the government says it will \u201cassess whether current [flood safeguarding] protections in the NPPF are enough and consider options for further reform\u201d. Again, short on detail but we really need to stop building areas at risk of flooding.<\/p>\n

New Future Homes Standard to be introduced<\/h3>\n

From 2025, the Future Homes Standard<\/a> will require up to 80% lower carbon emissions for all new homes. From a climate change adaptation point of view, this is to be welcomed but it remains to be seen what impact this would have on build costs and therefore sale prices. It will do no good if new-build houses become less affordable to large swathes of the population.<\/p>\n

Backing for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc:<\/h3>\n

There had been some uncertainty as to whether the government was going to back these proposals but the paper provides support for the concept of a \u201cworld-leading green growth corridor with high-productivity jobs and environmentally-friendly developments (although it would appear that the previously proposed Oxford-Cambridge expressway has been abandoned). A Spatial Framework is proposed with up to four new Development Corporations along the route to facilitate delivery.<\/p>\n

A \u201cbold and ambitious\u201d Planning White Paper with \u201ccreative solutions\u201d to put some flesh on the bones is promised in the Spring. Watch this space!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Nigel Hewitson\"Planning<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Consultant<\/p>\n

+44 (0)121 393 0452<\/p>\n

nigel.hewitson@gowlingwlg.com<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Ben Stansfield\"Planning<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Partner<\/p>\n

+44 (0)20 7759 6610<\/p>\n

ben.stansfield@gowlingwlg.com<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Gowling WLG<\/strong><\/p>\n

www.gowlingwlg.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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