Intelligence
A core strength of our offer is our analytical thinking and intelligent assessment of emerging trends and themes which influence the world in which we work.
We provide informed commentary on planning politics policy and guidance, and on current themes and contemporary issues.
Our publications
The right to develop without red tape
Following hot on the heels of the Growth and Infrastructure Act, the Coalition Government has published changes to a variety of permitted development rights.
West End Commission publishes final report
Last week, the West End Commission issued its Final Report setting out a series of recommendations to enhance and promote the West End.
New heritage legislation
The 100 year anniversary of the first true heritage legislation is marked by new heritage planning provisions …
Updated guidance for producing LVIAs
Updated guidance for producing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments was launched on 17 April 2013.
The 2011-based interim household projections – a data distraction?
The current reform of the planning system places new pressures on local authorities to establish and objectively evidence locally generated housing requirement policies …