The UK planning landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by significant policy reforms and increasing pressure to deliver housing and infrastructure at scale.
In this Landmark Geodata 90-second session, Head of Training and Support Nick Mills speaks with Senior Geodata Consultant Paul Marshall about the key trends shaping planning across the UK and what they mean for professionals involved in land, property and development projects.
Major changes ahead
The conversation explores key changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the impact of the Planning and Infrastructure Act, and the government’s efforts to accelerate planning decisions and increase housing delivery.
Paul explains how these reforms are creating a more predictable, rules-based planning environment while opening up new development opportunities in sustainable locations. For Promap users, understanding these changes is increasingly important when assessing sites, identifying development constraints and opportunities, and supporting planning applications.
The discussion also highlights the value of planning data in providing greater visibility into local development activity. Landmark Geodata’s extensive planning database enables users to investigate planning history, monitor new planning applications and gain valuable insights into activity surrounding a site or area of interest.
Why is this important?
Whether you’re a planning consultant reviewing development potential, a surveyor undertaking due diligence, an architect preparing a planning submission, or a developer assessing land opportunities, access to accurate and up-to-date planning intelligence can help reduce risk and support more informed decision-making.
Combined with the mapping and location data available through Promap, planning information can provide a clearer picture of a site’s context, helping professionals make better decisions at every stage of the planning and development process.
Watch the full video to hear Landmark Geodata’s experts discuss the latest planning reforms and how planning data can support your projects:
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