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A defining moment for London’s climate planning
"The Mayor’s Draft London Plan, published on 16 July 2026 for consultation until 15 October, emerges into a very different national planning context from that of its 2021 predecessor. "
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Spotlight on Planning 2026: pathways through planning
"Savills planning experts discuss the best strategies to navigate the ever-changing planning landscape."
Senedd Election 2026: New Levers of Power in Welsh Property?
"The incoming Welsh Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price, has already established a new economic target that aims to halve the gap in GVA between Wales and the UK. "
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Biodiversity net gain: the first changes take effect
"The government’s programme of planning and environmental reform continues to gather pace, with a series of measures aimed at balancing ecological protection with the delivery of new development. "
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Managing archaeological risk on larger-scale solar projects
"This blog summarises the key planning considerations to take into account, the likely impacts, and the role of early assessment and careful design. "
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Can London become a global leader in sustainable data centres?
"On the 10 June 2026 the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, revealed his ambition for the capital to become a global leader in sustainable data centre innovation and AI infrastructure. "
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Re-thinking education infrastructure for new development amid falling birth rates
"The number of children born each year in the UK fluctuates – but for more than a decade birth rates have been falling. "
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Planning Data Update
"New home delivery in England continues to fall well below the Government’s ambitions."
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Local Plan Pathways
"In December 2024, the Government announced the roll-out of a new plan-making system, enabled by the 2026 Regulations and to be guided by the draft NPPF, anticipated later in 2026. "
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Strategic Planning
"A further significant step in the Government’s planning reform journey will come in the form of a return of strategic planning. "
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