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Planning

Planning news: major planning decisions, new housing developments, infrastructure projects, changes to planning law, and the rules on what gets built where. Desk editor: Anthony Ivahand (AiProperty).

County Hall in Kendal, a stone building constructed in 1939 as headquarters for Westmorland County Council.
Planning · Policy

Westmorland and Furness planning committee rules change 31 October 2026

National rules from 31 October 2026 change who decides planning applications in councils across England, including Westmorland and Furness, Wokingham and Wealden.

Anthony Ivahand · · Confirmed
Modern residential and commercial buildings beside a waterway in an urban UK setting under cloudy skies
Planning · Explainer

Berkeley Homes Bermondsey affordable housing cut rejected

Councillors unanimously refused Berkeley Homes' plan to cut affordable units at Bermondsey Place from 40% to 12%, contrary to planning officers' recommendation. Here is what it means.

Anthony Ivahand · · Confirmed
Colourful waterfront residential buildings reflected in calm water under blue sky with clouds
Planning · Policy

National Planning Policy Framework changes: what to know

A ministerial letter on the new framework has been published. It sets out the government's aims, though not a full list of changes for anyone planning to build, extend or develop in England.

Anthony Ivahand · · Confirmed
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