Recent News

On 19 December The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) revisions were published in response to the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill. Our Strategic Land specialist, Lucy Brown, attended the RTPI South East Housing conference prior to this to digest the proposed revisions, understand the key challenges and consult with fellow planners on possible working solutions for planning in infrastructure and housing.

From January 2024 Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is set to be part of the decision-making process when it comes to development. Smith Simmons and Partners are here to help advise land managers and developers on the best approach and options when it comes to your land.

In December 2023, a new version of the National Planning Policy Framework arrived on our desks. In it, several changes intended to speed up the adoption of Local Plans and ultimately, the delivery of new homes. But what does it mean for the way in which land is identified for such needed homes and how does it involve local communities?

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So what is happening in the planning world concerning design issues? Open up to read this interesting and useful round-up from Susan one of our Directors of Planning, there is a little bit of something in this article for everyone.

While the south of the Chichester district is getting to grips with Nitrate Neutrality, we look at how the water-related constraint is developing now demonstration of Water Neutrality is required for planning applications in the north of the District.