The FTP Planning Blog
Our take on changes to the planning system, new legislation, local plan reviews and other sector news
December 2025 - Government Planning Reform & NPPF Changes - An overview of proposed planning reforms, including NPPF updates and changes to BNG affecting SME and brownfield development.
December 2025 - The Central Lincolnshire Call for Sites is now LIVE, offering landowners a time-limited opportunity to promote sites for future development through the Local Plan Review.
December 2025 - Update on new Local Plan consultation stages in North and North East Lincolnshire, including timelines, opportunities to engage, and professional representation support.
Planning Fee Increase 2025
The Government have published a new Draft Fees Order. Once implemented it mean the first tranche of fee increases for many application types. See more.
1.5m new Homes!
Changes are coming! Our Planning Consultants are ready – and we want to ensure that landowners and developers act now to stay ahead of the curve. More here...
PD Rights Improved
Govt announces changes to ‘Permitted Development’ rights and greater flexibility to encourage rural growth and housing delivery. Read more.
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