Glen Richardson, associate partner in Carter Jonas' Cambridge office, discusses the changes introduced by December's NPPF, notably on housing targets and the 5-year land supply.
The revised policy has largely removed references to the word 'beauty', which has received less media attention. However, the question of whether design is being sacrificed remains important, particularly with the revised housing targets suggesting a greater average density on each new development.
The revised housing targets suggest a greater average density on each new development.
Author's summary: Building density and design sacrificed.