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With a Labour government taking office, significant changes in UK planning are expected. Labour's key promises include a new National Planning Policy Framework within 100 days, mandatory local housing targets, and relaxing Green Belt rules to promote development. They also plan to develop new towns, set an ambitious target of 1.5 million new homes, and prioritize economic growth through infrastructure projects. These measures aim to boost housing supply and create jobs, but may face opposition from local communities and environmental groups. Only time will tell what such an outcome will be…

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Labour's ambitious proposal to overhaul the planning system and initiate the creation of new towns has garnered widespread approval within the built environment profession. During his recent address at the The Labour Party conference, Keir Starmer articulated the party's commitment to address what he deems as England's 'restrictive' planning system. This comprehensive initiative includes the development of brownfield sites, targeted utilisation of green belt areas, and an accelerated timeline for crucial transport and energy projects. Architects within the industry have voiced their support for the strategic emphasis on brownfield and 'grey belt' development, underlining the importance of obtaining clarity regarding both funding mechanisms and specific locations for these initiatives. The recognition of brownfield potential as a valuable resource is seen as a positive step forward, potentially mitigating some of the environmental concerns associated with building 1.5 million new homes. However, as with any ambitious endeavor, concerns have emerged, particularly pertaining to the potential environmental ramifications of constructing such a significant number of new homes. Some stakeholders are advocating for a more comprehensive approach that places a priority on maximizing the use of brownfield sites before contemplating the exploration of entirely new towns. This nuanced perspective suggests a careful balancing act between addressing housing needs and ensuring sustainable, environmentally conscious development practices. In essence, Labour's proposed planning system overhaul has sparked a crucial conversation within the built environment profession, delving into the intricacies of sustainable urban development, funding transparency, and the delicate balance between meeting housing demands and safeguarding our environment. https://lnkd.in/dahp5h8f Andrew Wilkinson Lord David Evans of Watford Dave Forde MCIOB MIET MAPM Marketing Michaela Wain Tim Williamson Simon Krol Shane Manogue Vaughan Buckley Phil Woolas Rosalind Thorpe Adrian Miller Frank Lee. FICW Mohammed Al-Ghanim Baroness Manzila Uddin Lord Waverley Lord Rupert Redesdale

By the skin of it's teeth, and after months of consideration in Parliament, the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill received Royal Assent on the final day of the parliamentary session and has now become the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023. Whilst the final text of the Act is yet to be published, it contains significant and radical changes to the planning system, including: 💰 the introduction of a new Infrastructure Levy, replacing the current s106 and CIL regime 🐧 EIA and SEA regimes to be replaced by Environmental Outcomes Reports 🏡 a new suite of National Development Management Policies 🔊 the introduction of street votes and community land auctions No doubt that there will be a host of consultations, secondary legislation and guidance to come in order to bring the provisions into effect, with much of the detail on the policies yet to be seen. Add in the likelihood of a general election within the next 12 months, and the uncertainties as to the policies' implementation grow even more. Ashley Damiral and I have summarised the key changes and next steps we are expecting now that LURB has become LURA. #planning #cmslaw #cmsplanning #levellingup #LURB #LURA https://lnkd.in/efQdHz7g

As the commencement of the Housing and Productivity Contribution fast approaches, the draft Ministerial Order and implementation guidelines have been published and are open for comment now. Megan Hawley and Lindsay Taylor outline the key details provided and how they might change development planning for Councils. #housing #productivity #developmentcontributions

With Labour having won a significant majority, what are your thoughts on the affect to the landscape architecture sector? The Labour Party manifesto has committed to building 1.5 million homes during the next parliament. Outlining the party’s plans for government, Labour leader (Now Prime Minister) Keir Starmer said Labour’s manifesto would rebuild Britain through major planning reforms, and deliver the equivalent of 300,000 homes a year. Under the plans, national and local housing targets, scrapped by the Conservatives, would be brought back and local plans would be updated to ‘strengthen the presumption in favour of sustainable development’ under a Labour government, the party says. The manifesto includes changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and more funding for planning officers. After speaking to 2 Directors of Landscape Practices last week, the general feeling is that it could be good for the sector and they're looking forward to a new chapter in UK politics. What are your thoughts? Will they do it? Comment below 👇 Contact options: DM on LinkedIn. Give me a call on 07510919594 email me directly at adam@leadcareers.co.uk #chooselandscape #landscapearchitecturejobs #leadcareers #recruitment #urbandesignjobs #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #landscapeplanning #landscapearchitecturepositions #landscapeinstitute #landscapecareers #jobsinlandscape #lvia #eia #ecologyjobs #election #gov #election2024 #labourparty #labour @The Landscape Institute

With Labour having won a significant majority, what are your thoughts on the affect to the landscape architecture sector? The Labour Party manifesto has committed to building 1.5 million homes during the next parliament. Outlining the party’s plans for government, Labour leader (Now Prime Minister) Keir Starmer said Labour’s manifesto would rebuild Britain through major planning reforms, and deliver the equivalent of 300,000 homes a year. Under the plans, national and local housing targets, scrapped by the Conservatives, would be brought back and local plans would be updated to ‘strengthen the presumption in favour of sustainable development’ under a Labour government, the party says. The manifesto includes changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and more funding for planning officers. After speaking to 2 Directors of Landscape Practices last week, the general feeling is that it could be good for the sector and they're looking forward to a new chapter in UK politics. What are your thoughts? Will they do it? Comment below 👇 Contact options: DM on LinkedIn. Give me a call on 07510919594 email me directly at adam@leadcareers.co.uk #chooselandscape #landscapearchitecturejobs #leadcareers #recruitment #urbandesignjobs #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign #landscapeplanning #landscapearchitecturepositions #landscapeinstitute #landscapecareers #jobsinlandscape #lvia #eia #ecologyjobs #election #gov #election2024 #labourparty #labour The Landscape Institute

The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act (LURA) has officially received Royal Assent and is now in effect. 📜   LURA is anticipated to significantly influence the planning and development environment. The Act mainly sets out to: • Give more power to Councils and communities to shape their locality’s future with increased community updates, • Introduce comprehensive, area-wide design codes, • Require developers to contribute more towards infrastructure through a new infrastructure levy, • Establish a new type of national policy – the National Development Management Policy – distinct from the Planning Policy Framework, holding a higher decision status than local plans, and covering issues of national importance such as climate change, greenbelt and heritage,  • Enable Councils to consider slow building progress as a valid reason to deny planning approval, • Empower Councils and other local Authorities to collaborate directly with landlords to repurpose empty buildings.  Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Rt Hon Michael Gove MP believes that the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act ‘will deliver revitalised high streets and town centres. A faster and less bureaucratic planning system with developers held to account. More beautiful homes built alongside GP surgeries, schools and transport links, and environmental enhancement. Communities taking back control of their future with new powers to shape their local area. And our long-term levelling up missions enshrined in law.’    What are your thoughts on the LURA? 🤔 As of now, we are waiting for the final Act copy to gather more intel into how it will affect the Professional Services landscape.    So, if you're interested in discussing how this might affect your industry or future opportunities, feel free to contact us for more information.  #LevellingUp #BidManagement #Development #LevellingUpandRegenerationBill 

Cavendish Extension Press Conference- an exercise in naiveté and futility. The press conference held last Friday will achieve nothing. The well-reasoned arguments that support the immediate construction of the Cavendish extension and the informed opinions of the business community and opposition municipal officials do not matter one iota to Mayor Plante. The people who spoke at this press conference display an incredible naivété in dealing with this issue that is all about Mayor Plante’s dogmatic bike path vision for Montréal. You cannot reason with an implacable adversary like Mayor Plante. The people who held this press conference are clearly no match for Mayor Plante. The giddy laugh and superficial affability that Mayor Plante displays in her dealings with the public and the media on important issues is the folksy veneer that masks the hard ball politician who is running our city- and diminishing it daily. think I am exaggerating? Consider the Mayor’s dismissive response to this press conference: “…a spokesperson for Montreal Mayor Plante, did not answer whether there are plans to award the environmental impact studies for the Cavendish project. Instead.. she said the City is prioritizing an extension of Jean-Talon in the sector towards the area designated for Cavendish blvd” Mayor Plante has clearly blown off this press conference. She will adeptly let the 24-hour news cycle send this press conference into the irrelevance she holds for it and the people who attended it. Mayor Plante knows how to play power politics. Her adversaries clearly do not. The business community and municipal officials need to stop begging Mayor Plante and need to up their game. Politics is a contact sport. Stop talking and start taking real political action. Everyone who wants the Cavendish extension built now must demand from the Québec and Federal government to intervene by removing this project from Mayor Plante’s jurisdiction. Serious economic development, public transportation and housing issues are being prejudiced by Mayor Plante- issues that transcend petty municipal politics and sterile discussions about governmental jurisdictions. The Québec and Federal governments can and must exercise their political powers to resolve this issue. Only political power, not high minded words at a press conference, will get the Cavendish extension built. Presently no level of government is serving the public interest. And the public is paying the price for this stellar example of political gridlock- that has shamefully been going on for decades. It's time for real action on the Cavendish extension- now!

Farming diversification has been made easier with the recent changes to the agricultural PD rights relating to residential and commercial conversions. Read more in my recent article on the Union4 website. https://lnkd.in/edkPQnJD