Proposed reforms to the planning system which aim to speed up the process of getting new homes built have been met with scepticism by lawyers and planning professionals. A series of proposals – including automatic approval in principle for developments in designated growth areas that meet rules set out in Local Plans – were detailed by the government in its Planning for the Future white paper.
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