August 2026NPPF
New NPPF: What Does It Mean for Development?
The Government has now published the final National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), bringing a number of important changes for landowners, developers and planning authorities.
While the final NPPF broadly follows the direction of the December 2025 consultation draft, several changes could have a material impact on development opportunities and planning strategy.
Read article →July 2026Biodiversity
An update on the 2026 changes to Biodiversity Net Gain requirements and what they mean for development proposals across England.
Read article →June 2026Policy
Analysis of the new National Scheme of Delegation and its implications for how planning applications are determined - particularly where LPA thresholds affect committee referrals.
Read article →May 2026NPPF
What a revised National Planning Policy Framework for summer 2026 could mean for development proposals and planning strategy across England.
Read article →April 2026Environment
A plain-English overview of the Nature Restoration Levy - what it is, which development types it applies to, and how it interacts with Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.
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