ALGAO:England - Consultation responses

An accelerated planning system

This consultation seeks views on proposals to:1. introduce a new Accelerated Planning Service for major commercial applications with a decision time in 10 weeks and fee refunds if this is not met

Consultation: Additional flexibilities to support development

Full title: Consultation on additional flexibilities to support housing delivery, the agricultural sector, businesses, high streets and open prisons; and a call for evidence on nature-based solutions, farm efficiency projects and diversification

Consultation: Changes to various permitted development rights

This consultation contains a number of proposed changes to permitted development rights.

Consultation on Protecting Hedgerows

Hedgerows are important ecological building blocks across our landscapes. They provide habitat, act as wildlife corridors, slow soil erosion and water run-off, support crop pollinators and sequester carbon.

Society of Antiquaries - The Future of Archaeology in England: A Manifesto

In November 2020 the Society of Antiquaries published a paper called The Future of Archaeology in England: A Manifesto on how to improve use of the results of developer funded archaeological work.

National Planning Policy Framework and National Model Design Code Consultation

A recent consultation response has been submitted by Lis Dyson on behalf of ALGAO:England and Planning and Legislation Committee.

Supporting housing delivery and public service infrastructure

This technical consultation seeks views on proposals for:

Consultation: Planning for the Future White Paper August 2020

The consultation for the Planning for the Future white paper is now closed.

Changes to the Current Planning System (England)

This consultation sets out proposals for measures to improve the effectiveness of the current planning system. The 4 main proposals are:

ALGAO Consultation response - ELMs

A response was submitted by ALGAO to the recent consultation by DEFRA on the proposals for the new Environmental Land Management Scheme currently planned to come into effect in 2024.