Can Steve Reed save Christmas with his planning reforms?

By Paul Smith 2025-12-11T07:00:00

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The fact that measures to standardise planning decisions will be made non-statutory is disappointing, but planning reform can still be a valuable gift, writes Paul Smith

December is upon us and soon that jolly man with a beard and a red hat will be bringing us new things. And not long after Steve Reed has published a suite of new planning policies, we can look forward to a visit from Father Christmas too. Despite all the excited anticipation, both Christmas and planning reform can sometimes disappoint.

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