In the first of a series of virtual breakfast briefings, RPS Planning Director Cameron Austin-Fell and Chris Young QC from No.5 Chambers delve into the factors driving growth in the North West’s residential market; and explore what might be in store for the road ahead.
Held on 30th March 2020
The term ‘housing crisis’ has dominated the Government’s agenda in recent years, as existing tensions surrounding growth and constraints - such as the Green Belt - have frustrated the delivery of housing; which is still far below the target of 300,000 dwellings a year.
As part of recent reforms to the planning system, we have seen a renewed commitment to Development Plans to deliver the growth the country needs. In doing so, the Government has set out the tools to deliver this, including a Standard Methodology for assessing housing need, and the Housing Delivery Test to ensure that delivery is kept in check.
Exploring performance in the North West, Cameron tells us what these recent policy changes are likely to bring for the region:
Also in the webinar, Chris Young QC shares his observations from the planning courts; highlighting key cases which move the Green Belt debate forward, whilst also considering the growing importance of older-persons housing. As part of his presentation he notes:
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