"As the new NPPF comes into force, many LPAs have seen major swings in land supply positions, bringing the presumption in favour of sustainable development into play across much of England"

"There is yet to be a material change in the number of sites gaining planning consent under the new NPPF, but more positive signals are coming through the appeals process"

"Updating Local Plans to meet new rules may prove a drawn-out process, with further complications to come from the move to a strategic planning system"

"The NPPF has aligned planning with market signals nationally, but a greater focus on local demand could increase the rate at which new homes are built and unlock opportunities for SME builders"

"Levelling Up can create opportunities for growth in Birmingham, but a more joined-up approach is needed"

"Levelling Up is a flagship policy for government, but has lacked clarity to date. With the publication of the White Paper early this year, priorities and interventions have become clearer, and it is evident that a greater level of strategic planning is required to achieve government ambition"

"Aligning economic investment and growth with the supply of homes will be central to rebalancing social and economic opportunities across the UK. But are the right planning mechanisms in place?"