26 March 2024
The Brownfield First policy has been in existence at least since the Urban Task Force in 1999 and as a policy is clear, logical, and generally successful. The analysis in the Christopher Katkowski Review does not support a conclusion that the policy is not working and there is a need for policy change. House building has declined throughout the country because of macroeconomic factors and government’s continued failure to clarify the position on staircase requirements in tall buildings post-Grenfell. POS do not support the proposals in this consultation because we do not consider that they are justified, evidenced, nor needed.
The consultation from Department Levelling Up Housing and Communities can be viewed here
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strengthening-planning-policy-for-brownfield-development/strengthening-planning-policy-for-brownfield-development
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