As the dust continues to settle on the publication of the new NPPF, and we all start to get our heads round matters and monitor appeal decisions in relation to ‘Grey Belt’ schemes, my question is, could even more have been done with regard to the amendments to Green Belt policy.

A draft statutory instrument has been laid before parliament that will increase a range of planning application fees in England on 1 April 2025.

Three experienced chartered town planners have set up a new business, MWT Planning Ltd, an independent planning consultancy with offices in Lancashire and Cumbria.