News and communications

Councils across the country will be able to buy cheaper land to help build thousands more social and affordable homes, thanks to new Government reforms.

• Updated: 30 April 2024

New enforcement powers for councils to build on Government's long-term plan for housing.

• Updated: 25 April 2024

Performance and other updates following the publication of our latest official monthly statistics.

• Updated: 25 April 2024

From Thursday 25 April, changes to enforcement and lawful development certificate (LDC) appeals come into effect as a result of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act (LURA).

• Updated: 19 April 2024

‘Find a National Infrastructure Project’, a new online hub for large-scale projects, has been launched by the Planning Inspectorate.

• Updated: 26 March 2024

Update on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Planning Reform at the Planning Inspectorate

• Updated: 18 March 2024

Housing Secretary directs Mayor to conduct a review of London Plan policies

• Updated: 18 March 2024

Big city councils must prioritise brownfield development, building new homes in right places and protecting the Green Belt.

• Updated: 13 February 2024

Speech by Secretary of State, Michael Gove, at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

• Updated: 19 December 2023

New changes that come into effect today will help supportive communities take forward onshore wind projects.

• Updated: 5 September 2023

Overhaul of planning will speed up delivery of vital projects including off-shore wind, transport links and other major infrastructure.

• Updated: 26 July 2023

The Planning Inspectorate is trialling potential components of a future enhanced pre-application service for National Infrastructure.

• Updated: 7 July 2023

An Office for Place event in conjunction with RIBA discussing how government and architects can collaborate to make healthy, sustainable communities, fit for the future.

• Updated: 4 May 2023

The Planning Inspectorate is trialling potential components of a future enhanced pre-application service for National Infrastructure.

• Updated: 27 April 2023

Developers in the River Tees area will be first to be apply for credits to unlock new housing

• Updated: 31 March 2023

A new levy will see developers pay a fairer share for affordable housing and local infrastructure such as roads, schools and GP surgeries.

• Updated: 17 March 2023

The Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects action plan will speed up the delivery of major infrastructure, such as off-shore wind or new transport links.

• Updated: 23 February 2023

The government sets out new measures in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill to place local communities at the heart of the planning system.

• Updated: 5 December 2022

Temporary changes, brought in to help pubs, cafes and restaurants take advantage of the warm weather and operate outside, are extended and will be made permanent next year.

• Updated: 22 July 2022

The Secretary of State responds to the letter from the Chair of the LUHC Select Committee about the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.

• Updated: 5 July 2022