The Government are consulting on four standard S106 templates for ‘medium sized’ sites. The consultation details set out that the new NPPF, published on 17 August 2026, provides the basis for use of model planning obligations. The aim of the standard S106 templates is to streamline the process of negotiating planning obligations and provide greater certainty for […]
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National Planning Policy Framework 2026
After a rather sudden date-drop from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on Friday 14th of August, (and the team subsequently continually refreshing the page today!) the long-awaited revised NPPF was finally published. On a very quick initial read, comparing the consultation draft to the released NPPF, the proposal to broaden the definition […]
Fareham Borough Councils new call for sites exercise!
Fareham Borough Council, as part of their preparation for a new Local Plan, are undertaking a new Call for Sites exercise. Fareham Borough Council have advised that previously submitted sites (or indeed any new sites) will need to be resubmitted to the Council and previous submissions will not automatically be carried forward. Giles Moir, Director […]
New Forest District Council Pivots to New Local Plan System: What It Means for Developers and Landowners
New Forest District Council (NFDC) has announced a strategic shift in its approach to plan-making, confirming its intention to transition away from its current Local Plan programme under the legacy 2012 regulations and progress under the Government’s new plan-making system. The decision to abandon the current timetable stems from several interrelated challenges. The emergence of […]
Have Your Say on Christchurch and Burton & Winkton Neighbourhood Plans
BCP Council is consulting on the draft Neighbourhood Plans for Christchurch and Burton & Winkton under Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning Regulations. Both consultations run from 20 July to 6 September 2026, giving local residents, businesses, landowners and developers an opportunity to comment before the plans are considered by an independent examiner. The draft […]
The Government have today published the much awaited changes to BNG
The Government have today published the much awaited changes to BNG. The legislation changes include some important updates, these include the provision that from the 6th August 2026 developments with a site area below 0.2 hectares will be exempt from having to demonstrate a 10% increase in BNG…unless there is an impact on ‘on site […]