The Draft NPPF: Unpacked

In-depth interpretation of the Draft NPPF, highlighting emerging policy changes, risks and opportunities for planning strategy and development management.

Insights 21.01.26

The publication of the draft National Planning Policy Framework for consultation marks a defining moment for the planning industry.

Draft NPPF: Unpicking the Detail for Developers and Promoters

Insights 27.01.26

In December 2025, the UK Government published a consultation draft of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) aimed at overhauling national planning policy to promote economic growth, boost housing delivery and streamline the planning system for Local Authorities and developers.

Draft NPPF: Understanding the 2025 Changes to Viability Assessments

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Insights 30.01.26

On coming to power in 2024, the Labour government put its full force behind boosting productivity. This included a direct recognition of the importance of critical UK industries in the Science and Technology sector which compete on the global scale for talent, space and investment.

Draft NPPF: Turbo charging economic development

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