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Planning reforms will deliver more new homes - but is there trouble ahead?

Written by: Mary-Anne Bowring 03/09/2020
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Introduction: New Planning Reforms and Criticism

Overview of the recent planning reforms and the government's proposal for allocating housing targets among local authorities.

The Government's 'Levelling Up' Promise

Discussion on how the government's "levelling up" promise is now under scrutiny due to the planning reforms.

Impact of the New Algorithm on Housing Development

Analysis of the planning consultancy Lichfields' findings on how the new algorithm is affecting where housing is developed.

The Imbalance Between Suburbs and Urban Areas

Explanation of how the algorithm focuses more on suburbs and the countryside rather than towns and cities with available brownfield land.

Potential Decline in Housing in Northern Cities

Case studies from cities like Leicester, Nottingham, and Liverpool that show potential declines in housing development in urban areas.

The Need for Scrutiny and Better Planning

A call to carefully scrutinize the new algorithm and its potential risks, alongside the need for more strategic planning.



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