December 2025

Phase 2 Planning are able to announce a real Christmas cracker from the Government with today's publication of a re-written draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).The proposed reforms including standardised inputs into viability assessments reforms to site thresholds runs precisely to 11:45pm on the 10th...

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill yesterday became law, ushering in key reforms to the planning system.Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025Among the measures introduced include a legal framework for spatial development strategies, the introduction of a new system for developers to offset environmental impacts and changes...

Phase 2 are pleased to announce that we have successfully assisted our client in securing full planning permission at appeal for the construction of a replacement dwelling within the Green Belt, following an initial refusal by Epping Forest District Council. Crucial to the success of...

Phase 2 are delighted to have secured planning permission for a hybrid application and EIA for up to 1000 dwellings (C3), up to 80 bed care (C2), up to 5 hectares of commercial space, access, public open space (including SANG) and landscaping; together with a...