Introduction In this blog post, we discuss the consultation on the new draft London Plan guidance on affordable housing and development viability recently published by the Greater London Authority and also provide an update on the progression of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill through Parliament. Consultation on Draft London…

Introduction On 12 April 2023 the Government published a consultation paper (the Consultation Paper) proposing reforms to how the planning system treats short term lets. The Consultation Paper can be accessed at the website link below: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/introduction-of-a-use-class-for-short-term-lets-and-associated-permitted-development-rights In this blog post, we provide a summary of how the planning system…

Introduction On 17 March 2023 the Government published a consultation paper (the Consultation Paper) seeking views on technical aspects of the design of its proposed new Infrastructure Levy (the Levy). The Consultation Paper can be accessed at the website link below: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/technical-consultation-on-the-infrastructure-levy The consultation lasts until 9 June 2023 and…