Planning reform needs to drive regional growth at pace

By Viral Desai 2025-12-18T07:00:00

Using transport links as the key for unlocking housing can deliver much-needed growth that is both sustainable and inclusive, says Viral Desai at AtkinsRéalis

The government’s latest planning proposals represent a significant shift in how we think about growth and connectivity. Measures such as prioritising development near rail stations, fast-tracking development schemes for well-designed homes and centralising planning decisions for larger housing schemes are not just policy adjustments, but practical tools to unlock investment and accelerate delivery.

This next phase of planning proposals sets an agenda for real change and an impetus to move at pace towards more place-based developments which can unlock housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunity.

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