Joanna Averley [Photo MHCLG]
On 19th August 2025 Joanna Averley, the MHCLG Chief Planner issued an update to planners in local authorities on recent Government planning proposals, a faster Local Plan system, reform of the Statutory Consultee system, planning fees, a consultation on electricity network infrastructure and a survey on the use of digital Design Codes.
The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) has produced a toolkit to help councils review their planning committees.
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Heritage Lottery consultation
The Heritage Alliance submitted its response to the DCMS’ Lottery Good Causes consultation, which you can view on their website.
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2026 Annual General Meeting – Report & Videos
London Forum held its 2026 AGM with two guest speakers, and members representing twenty-nine societies on 28th October.
Chair, Michael ...
Boosting housing delivery
A new report is urging the government to impose a three-year freeze on new regulations to increase viability ...
Draft London Plan response – linked policy by policy
The GLA’s consultation on the draft London Plan 2026 closed on 15 October 2026, London Forum submitted a 39-page response. This is the short version: the main points, then in 'Our Comments policy by policy', a one or two-line summary of key ...
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