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How the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Guides Development
28 August 2025

Planning can often seem complex and full of jargon but behind the scenes, there are key documents that guide how...

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At What Cost? Rethinking Nature Offsetting in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
18 June 2025

Planning has always been about balance – weighing housing need, economic growth, and infrastructure against environmental protection, community identity, and...

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Reviving New Towns: Lessons from the Past for Future Planning
30 April 2025

The concept of new towns in England is not new. Born out of post-war necessity, the New Towns Act 1946...

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The 15-Minute City: Rethinking Urban Life Through Planning
22 April 2025

The idea of the 15-minute city is rapidly gaining momentum in the UK planning world, and for good reason.… More...

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The Journey to Net Zero
15 March 2023

Following on from our article on Climate Change and the Town Planning System, we’re looking at the global initiative to...

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