This podcast interviews Simon Sharp, a senior planner, about the UK's Levelling Up and Regeneration Act and its impact on the planning industry. The discussion covers key changes to Section 73 applications (allowing for simpler amendments to planning permissions), increased planning enforcement powers for councils (with a potential downside of longer enforcement times), and the new infrastructure levy (with potential challenges for brownfield sites). Simon also explains the implications of biodiversity net gain for developments, highlighting the 10% habitat gain requirement and various exemptions. Listeners gain insights into practical implications of recent legislation and resources for staying updated on planning changes.
