NEW PLANNING RULES UNVEILED

Discover what the latest changes to planning permission are and what they mean for custom and self-builders

The UK’s been grappling with a serious housing shortage for years, and the new Labour government is determined to tackle it head-on. A big part of their plan? Major reforms to the planning system. After months of consultations last autumn, the government rolled out the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in December 2024. Sure, some newspapers had a field day with exaggerated claims about the impact on local democracy, but the bottom line is good news for those looking to build their own homes: getting planning consent for new housing is now easier. A lot of my clients are buzzing about what these changes mean for custom and self-build projects, as well as small to medium developments. In this article, I’ll break down key policy shifts that could boost…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2025

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