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In this edition, we’ll be:
* Taking a Deep Dive into the government’s planning policy and legislation programme over the next six months – what are the key announcements and measures that we can expect?
* Discussing some big changes in the planni... more
The latest edition of our monthly series examining the key recent appeal and court decisions, in which we speak to technical editor David Dewar, who compiles Planning’s long-running Casebook section.
This month, we’ll be discussing:
* An appeal a... more
In this episode, we’ll be talking about:
* All the planning news from the Conservative Party conference, including details of the Tories’ emerging vision of how they would change the planning system if they were in government.
* A letter to the P... more
In this episode, we’ll be talking about:
* All the planning news from the Labour Party conference, including planning minister Matthew Pennycook opining on whether the government will further update the National Planning Policy Framework and on loc... more
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Thanks to this podcast I finally have a context in which planning decisions in my area are made, for better or worse. I am not a planning person. I have an amateur, concerned-member-of-the-public interest in the subject. Whenever I listen to this podcast I learn something that I can apply in my everyday experience of my local area. Thank you! Also, the presenters have learned, pretty well, how to broadcast, having presumably come from a writing background. Very little umming and awwing . Well ... more
Obviously you need to have an interest in planning, but , boy oh boy, if you DO have an interest in planning this is absolutely fantastic. Thanks to the people who are taking the time to put this together, it’s clear from the get go there’s years of planning experience behind this podcast
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This show provides frequent, practitioner-focused updates on planning policy, local government interventions, and major infrastructure decisions in the UK. Episodes routinely dissect policy changes, planning appeals, housing delivery, and green belt considerations, with a strong emphasis on how national decisions ripple through local plans and council choices. A standout trait is the blend of policy analysis with on-the-ground reporting from Planning Magazine and Planning Resource journalists, offering timely context for developers, local authorities, and planning professionals. The format often features rapid-fire briefing segments alongside in-depth discussions, making it useful for listeners who want operational insight and a sense of wh... more
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