03 February 2026
POS London response to GLA's proposals to support housing building in the capital. This response sits alongside POS London response to MHCLG consultation on London Emergency Housing Package (November 2025) Read more
POS news
03 February 2026
POS London response to MHCLG consultation on London Emergency Housing Package (November 2025). This response sits alongside POS London response to GLA's proposals to support housing building in the capital (November 2025) Read more
POS news
29 October 2025
Local government reorganisation and devolution will have a significant impact on planning. POS has commissioned research to capture these impacts and develop a FAQ document that will be kept up to date with guidance and best practice for authorities to follow. We need your input.
Please contact: projectmanager@planningofficers.org.uk OR catrionariddell@btinternet.com to get involved.
Discussions will be taking place at the POS POLICY FORUM, 31st October 2025 and POS DM Network, 28th November 2025. Read more
POS news
29 May 2020
A concordat which commits the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Planning Officers Society (POS) to increased collaboration over the next five years has been signed in an online ceremony.
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/press-releases/2020/may/rtpi-and-planning-officers-society-come-together-to-support-chief-planners/ Read more
POS news
27 July 2018
The Planning Officers Society (POS) welcomes the fact that MHCLG has considered and positively responded to consultation responses in some important areas, including on the retention of social rented housing within the 'affordable housing' definition, design quality, the approach to small sites and climate change.
Paul Seddon, POS's President said 'POS will work with both its members and partners across the sector to help with its successful implementation. However, POS remains concerned that there is still a 'one size fits all' approach in parts of the Revised Framework despite the complex different issues facing planning across the country.' Read more
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