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Ken MacDonald shares his insights on the challenges affecting housing supply and what changes he would make as Housing Minister.   Read the full piece in IrishConstruction.com View the latest issue here https://lnkd.in/e47DtdQN

The return of enhanced mandatory housing targets and allowing development on the ‘grey belt’ are among the key features of the government’s planning overhaul as they set out their plans for building 1.5million new homes. Thrings Partner Fred Quartermain looks at the changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) unveiled today as the government looks to address local councils’ poor housing delivery and speed up the creation of up-to-date local plans. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02_pK0n0

Essential reading for those involved in housing and development of land! #DevelopmentOfLand #PlanningLaw #HousingTargets #NationalPlanningPolicyFramework #NPPF

We support many of the government's proposed changes to national planning policy but without a clear plan for how local authorities will be able manage high housing targets, they could result in local opposition. 👏Thank you to all our members and stakeholders who took the time to engage with us and, ultimately, informed today's consultation response https://lnkd.in/ezx_wHXU Daniel Slade, RTPI Head of Practice and Research, said: "The government’s proposed new grey and green belt policies’ success will depend on strategic planning easing the pressure of housing allocation targets. Local authorities and the sector as a whole will need to be provided with a clear roadmap for the introduction of these structures and processes." 💭 Is the introduction of a grey belt a good thing? Read Dan's blog 👇 https://lnkd.in/eySedjdt 💭 Planning & Policy Officer Claire Stafford takes a deeper dive into the NPPF: https://lnkd.in/edqnndyU #planningreform #nppf #consultation #strategicplanning

Responding to today's announcements on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), RTPI has backed the government’s decision to allocate additional resources to enhance the planning system. The announcement by The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government outlines updates to planning policy, including new housing targets, revisions to greenbelt policy and additional funding for local planning authorities. Read the full response 👇 https://lnkd.in/ewE-PRhx #NPPF #PlanningReform #Housing

The revised National Planning Policy Framework introduces a significant change with the proposed Standard Method for calculating Local Housing Need. This update will serve as the foundation for Local Plan making. When applied across the country, the new method results in a need for 371,541 dwellings per year. This figure represents a 21% increase from the number calculated using the previous method. Consequently, over 75% of local planning authorities would need to plan for a higher housing requirement than they currently do. Follow the link below to learn more:

The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) introduces a significant change with the proposed Standard Method for calculating Local Housing Need. This update will serve as the foundation for Local Plan making. When applied across the country, the new method results in a need for 371,541 dwellings per year. This figure represents a 21% increase from the number calculated using the previous method. Consequently, over 75% of local planning authorities (LPAs) would need to plan for a higher housing requirement than they currently do. See more:

One of the most talked-about updates in the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is the proposed Standard Method for determining Local Housing Need. This method will be fundamental to creating Local Plans. When applied across the country, this updated method results in a need for 371,541 dwellings each year. This figure represents a 21% increase compared to the previous calculation method. Consequently, more than 75% of local planning authorities (LPAs) will need to plan for more housing than they currently are. See more:

One of the most talked-about updates in the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is the proposed Standard Method for determining Local Housing Need. This method will be fundamental to creating Local Plans. When applied across the country, this updated method results in a need for 371,541 dwellings each year. This figure represents a 21% increase compared to the previous calculation method. Consequently, more than 75% of local planning authorities (LPAs) will need to plan for more housing than they currently are. See more:

The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) introduces a significant change with the proposed Standard Method for calculating Local Housing Need. This update will serve as the foundation for Local Plan making. When applied across the country, the new method results in a need for 371,541 dwellings per year. This figure represents a 21% increase from the number calculated using the previous method. Consequently, over 75% of local planning authorities (LPAs) would need to plan for a higher housing requirement than they currently do. See more: