Changes to the current planning system
We are seeking views on changes to planning policy and regulations.
Detail
This consultation sets out proposals for measures to improve the effectiveness of the current planning system. The 4 main proposals are:
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changes to the standard method for assessing local housing need
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securing of First Homes through developer contributions in the short term until the transition to a new system
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supporting small and medium-sized builders by temporarily lifting the small sites threshold below which developers do not need to contribute to affordable housing
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extending the current Permission in Principle to major development
Documents
Changes to the current planning system consultationapplication/pdfGovernment response to the local housing need proposals in “Changes to the current planning system”Indicative local housing need (December 2020 revised methodology)application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheetGovernment response to the First Homes proposals in "Changes to the current planning system"