Commenting on the recently published planning white paper, Programme Director Sarah Bevan said:
“The White Paper’s proposals are radical change to our planning system. The move towards a zoning approach designating land for growth, renewal or protection has the potential to cut red tape, helping to boost housebuilding and renew our commercial districts. However, moving these ideas from paper to practical change, while maintaining the quality of development, will be a challenge and recent history is littered with examples where simplifying planning measures have not lived up to the name.”
