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National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Update
A new updated version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published this week by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Some of the key changes are as follows: Prioritising development on brownfield sites and densification of larger towns and cities. Michael Gove in announcing the updated Framework mentioned Cambridge as an […]
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Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill receives Royal Assent
On 26th October 2023 the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) announced that the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill had received Royal Assent and is now law. The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act (referred to as The Act) includes substantial planning reforms as well as giving greater power to Local Council’s amongst […]
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Agricultural Permitted Development Rights Consultation
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is currently consulting on a range of changes to the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) with one of the aims being to increase flexibility and remove barriers for converting agricultural buildings to commercial and residential uses. The GPDO covers a range of permitted development rights, allowing […]
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