On Monday, the changes made to the National Planning Policy Framework were revealed, changing national policies which guide developments and planning applications, and leading to many reactions across the property sector:

James Williams, planning associate at Vail Williams, said: “The Government’s ambition to focus housing growth around well-connected transport hubs makes sound planning and placemaking sense.

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