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Government to determine Major Housing Schemes Under New 150-Home Rule

The Housing Secretary is expected to announce a major change to the planning system. Under the reported plans, any proposal for 150 homes or more that a council intends to refuse would instead have to be referred to central Government for determination. This marks one of the most significant recent shifts in planning policy and reflects growing concern in Whitehall over slow housing delivery, stalled local plans and chronic under-supply across much of the country. Central

TP Editorial Team

3 days ago3 min read

Tyler-Parkes has secured Permission in Principle for the development of a single dwelling in Wootton Wawen.

Wootton Wawen Tyler-Parkes is delighted to have secured Permission in Principle for the development of a single dwelling on an infill plot in Wootton Wawen, within Stratford District. The application site is located within the Wootton Wawen infill boundary, where residential development can be supported. Stratford District Council only has a 2.74-year housing land supply, falling considerably short of the required five years. Consequently, the tilted balance is triggere

TP Editorial Team

Nov 102 min read

“Inspectors Regain Powers to Recommend Green Belt Reviews”

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has written to the Planning Inspectorate confirming that inspectors can once again recommend local planning authorities undertake Green Belt reviews as part of the Local Plan examination process. The announcement, made in October 2025, marks a significant shift in planning policy and restores a power removed more than a decade ago. It means that where a submitted Local Plan is found to fall short of housing or employment land requirements, P

TP Editorial Team

Oct 133 min read