UPDATED: 2025 planning reforms

Planning and Infrastructure Bill

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is expected in the first half of 2025. Ahead of that the government has released some working papers which invite responses.

Planning Reform Working Papers

National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

The government consulted on proposed changes to the NPPF between July and September 2024. We responded to the consultation.

English Devolution Bill

The English Devolution White Paper was published on 16 December 2024.

Bus Services Bill

The Bus Services Bill was introduced on 17 December 2024.