An understanding of relevant planning issues
In the United Kingdom planning and development processes are in a period of transition. New legislation has been introduced in 2004, which is the most significant shift in policy for nearly 60 years. Government studies have pointed to further reforms in the future.
It is this change that creates the opportunity or arbitrage for investors.
The following summary encapsulates the issues surround planning policy as it stands today.
The relevant reports or legislation are as follows:
- 1. The Kate Barker report
- 2. The new planning legislation
- 3. Green Belt Land, Planning policy guidance 2
- 4. Housing, Planning policy guidance 3
- 5. Transport, Planning policy guidance 13
- 6. Planning and affordable housing
- 7. John Prescott speech to parliament
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Nov 2004