June 2019
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This seminar discussed the next steps for planning policy in England - focusing on the impact of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), supporting the delivery of new housing and delivering large scale projects.
Sessions provided an opportunity to examine how those involved in the planning process - including local authorities - are adapting to the revised NPPF, as well as the impact of the development of new plan-making framework aimed at supporting local authorities.
Delegates also discussed how best to improve early engagement with local communities - particularly in regards to supporting community buy-in and incorporating local feedback to any project - and how best to safeguard environmental net gains in projects, including around air quality and natural capital.
Taking place as the Government considered feedback on its consultation on new permitted development rights - which looked at the potential for the conversion of commercial and industrial properties to homes - delegates considered the impact of such conversions and how to address concerns regarding build quality, safety and reduced regulation.
The agenda looked at the impact of recommendations arising from the final report from the Independent review of build out, which looked at how to overcome barriers to the building of new homes. Measures recommended in the review include the establishment of an advisory National Expert Committee for local authorities to advise on the interpretation of diversity requirements for new residential sites, as well as a requirement for those developing large scale sites to incorporate a wide range of building types.
Further sessions considered the potential for the future use of geospatial and/or shared data during planning applications - such as its role in designating ideal site locations for new developments and co-locating resources - with the aim of reducing cost, disruption and construction time.
Also, major transport projects aimed at creating additional capacity across the rail and road networks were discussed, examining best practice for securing Development Consent Orders in order to gain permission for nationally significant infrastructure projects.
This seminar discussed the next steps for planning policy in England - focusing on the impact of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), supporting the delivery of new housing and delivering large scale projects.
Sessions provided an opportunity to examine how those involved in the planning process - including local authorities - are adapting to the revised NPPF, as well as the impact of the development of new plan-making framework aimed at supporting local authorities.
Delegates also discussed how best to improve early engagement with local communities - particularly in regards to supporting community buy-in and incorporating local feedback to any project - and how best to safeguard environmental net gains in projects, including around air quality and natural capital.
Taking place as the Government considered feedback on its consultation on new permitted development rights - which looked at the potential for the conversion of commercial and industrial properties to homes - delegates considered the impact of such conversions and how to address concerns regarding build quality, safety and reduced regulation.
The agenda looked at the impact of recommendations arising from the final report from the Independent review of build out, which looked at how to overcome barriers to the building of new homes. Measures recommended in the review include the establishment of an advisory National Expert Committee for local authorities to advise on the interpretation of diversity requirements for new residential sites, as well as a requirement for those developing large scale sites to incorporate a wide range of building types.
Further sessions considered the potential for the future use of geospatial and/or shared data during planning applications - such as its role in designating ideal site locations for new developments and co-locating resources - with the aim of reducing cost, disruption and construction time.
Also, major transport projects aimed at creating additional capacity across the rail and road networks were discussed, examining best practice for securing Development Consent Orders in order to gain permission for nationally significant infrastructure projects.