These planning reforms are coming in 2024

Planning reforms examined by architects surveying plans
Planning reforms will influence your self build or renovation and we look at all the latest updates to these and explain how they could affect you (Image credit: Getty Images)

A raft of planning reforms have been, and are set to be introduced in 2024, which aim to simplify the planning process for homebuilders.

We run you through the main planning proposals that could affect you gaining planning permission, from the Levelling Up Bill, to changes in the National Planning Policy Framework.

Joseph Mullane
News Editor

News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals.  Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.

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