Introduction In this blog post, we discuss the Government’s latest proposals to speed up build out rates for development On 25th May 2025 the Government published its technical consultation entitled ‘implementing measures to improve Build Out transparency’. This is accompanied by a planning reform working paper entitled ‘Speeding Up Build…

Introduction In this blog post, we discuss some recent practical developments concerning the publication of Section 106 agreements and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) appeals determined by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) Publication of Section 106 agreements There has long been a legal duty placed on Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) under Article…

Introduction On 11 March 2025, the Government introduced to Parliament the Planning and Infrastructure Bill (the Bill) The full Bill can be accessed at the following link: https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3946 The Bill introduces measures aimed at speeding up planning decisions to boost housebuilding and remove unnecessary blockers and challenges to the delivery…