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
The Planning Officer's Society (POS), a membership organisation for local authority planners, is looking to partner with an academic researcher and or a planning consultancy to develop a series of case studies (between 8 - 10) which demonstrate success in increasing an area's housing supply, creating new homes that do not rely on new builds, and ensuring planning is a key part of placemaking, building communities for the future.
Procurement reference POS - 2026001
Procurement stage Opportunity
Closing 15 May 2026, 12pm
POS Research Opportunity - further details available on Contracts Finder or by emailing projectmanager@planningofficers.gov.uk