Key planning updates in the property sector
Our key planning updates timeline offers a month-by-month overview of the most significant announcements from Government housing bodies from July to December 2024.
While numerous updates and consultations are announced and introduced throughout the year, we have selected one key highlight from each month to provide a snapshot of the varying developments that have occurred over time.
The latter half of 2024 has introduced significant changes to the UK economy as whole, including the UK property sector. Following Labour’s general election win, central to their broader strategy to ‘kickstart economic growth’, is a mandatory target to deliver 1.5 million new homes during this parliamentary term.
This policy is set to impact everyone within the sector, from planners and developers grappling with tight deadlines and resource constraints to local authorities and communities adapting to increased housing densities and changing infrastructure needs. The pressure to meet these targets could foster innovation, but it also risks exacerbating workforce shortages and supply chain pressures if the change is not managed carefully.
Whilst the initiative reflects a commitment to tackling housing shortages, its practical implementation will require careful consideration to mitigate risks and ensure sustainability in delivery.”
Lewis Ratcliffe, Business team Partner
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Our property experts at Price Bailey work closely with residential, non-residential and commercial landlords, property companies, construction companies, not-for-profit housing associations and student housing companies. We understand the pressures different types of companies within the property sector face and provide targeted support to navigate these challenges. If you operate in the sector and are interested to find out more about how we can help you, please fill out an enquiry form below and we will be in touch soon.
January to June 2024 planning updates
Of particular interest is the implementation of the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and a reduction in the number of planning applications in the first quarter of 2024.
Whilst BNG is generally a positive step forward for regenerating biodiversity, many believe that the net gain of 10% is low, and that the scheme would have greater impact were this to increase. With regards to the reduction in planning applications, this could be attributed to the increasing use of permitted development rights, which enable homeowners to extend their properties without formal planning applications.
Lewis Ratcliffe, Business team Partner
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