July 2024 – The Chancellor sets out case for planning reform in her first speech

David gives an overview of Rachel Reeves’ first speech as Chancellor as she sets out her case for planning reform

Case Studies

44 homes

West Berkshire Council

150 low carbon…

Cherwell District Council

75 homes (change-of-use)

West Oxfordshire District Council

Service area

Vale of White Horse District Council

100 homes

Wychavon District Council

75 affordable homes

Runnymede Borough Council

141-bed care home

Test Valley Borough Council

Life sciences campus

Oxford City Council

Cemetery extension

London Borough of Bromley

60-bed care home

London Borough of Bromley

Politics of Planning

Event Review: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council breakfast with Cllr Matt Boughton

Steve Reed announces 7 New Towns to kickstart housebuilding push – but what happens now?

MHCLG throws Planner in the works as NPPF delayed

Events

Cllr Stuart Bray
May 26, 2026

London