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Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
One of the government’s first acts on coming to power in July was to launch a consultation on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework in a bid to deliver its ambition of 370,000 homes a year over the course of this parliament.
Proposed changes include a new methodology for housing targets, a move towards more strategic planning and a revised definition of the green belt.
In this episode of The Local Authority we explore whether the proposals will have the desired effect – and what else needs to change to deliver the homes the country needs.
LGC editor Sarah Calkin is joined by:
- Ann Carruthers, president of the Association of directors of environment, planning and transport and director of environment and transport for Leicestershire CC
- Richard Clewer, leader of Wiltshire Council and a member of the LGA’s local infrastructure and net zero board
- Hugh Ellis, director of policy at the town and country planning association
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