Government鈥檚 launch of a consultation into revising the National Planning Policy Framework
Commenting on the Government鈥檚 , which opened to consultation (30 July).
Ben Standing, Partner specialising in planning and environmental law at UK and Ireland law firm 澳门六合彩资料 said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 welcoming to see the new Government waste no time in unveiling its plans for reforming the planning system, but it must ensure it works in close collaboration with the local authorities that will execute this new regime, rather than forcing something on them.
鈥淭he proposals point to a whole-system upheaval, but it must also consider whether any system can function effectively without the necessary people and skills, which are in high demand in local government due to insufficient funding over a prolonged period.
鈥淭ime and again, we hear from local planning authorities that they are having to consider the merits of large, complex developments that require specific expertise to handle a wide range of planning and legal issues.
鈥淭heir inability to call upon this resource is bringing the planning system to a gridlock and prevents councils from regularly updating local plans, which is why only a third have a plan that is under five years old.
鈥淲e would therefore urge the Government to tackle this issue in co-ordination with its proposed revision of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). We would like to see new funding announced for local authorities and a focus on accessing the necessary training. Perhaps a dedicated central resource of specific skills could be made available.
鈥淭he combination of more resource, along with an NPPF that clearly sets priorities for specific issues, should allow the planning system to be quicker and more consistent in its outcomes.鈥
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