POS writes innovative publications to influence the future shape of the planning system and to share best practice.
Download the latest POS manifesto to lobby government, good practice advice notes, responses to government consultations and more.
Our Manifesto calls for a series of targeted changes and refinements to the planning system to ensure that it is optimised to do its job as effectively and efficiently as possible.
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15 December 2019 POS response to Development Corporation Reform Read more
Consultation responses
31 May 2019 POS response to Building Better Building Beautiful Commission Read more
12 April 2019 POS response to Historic England consultation on a draft Minerals Extraction and Archeology advice note Read more
14 January 2019 POS consultation response to planning reform: supporting the high street and increasing the delivery of new homes. Read more
21 December 2018 POS supports the idea for the UK to become a world leader in digital connectivity – increasing our competitiveness, boosting productivity and meeting future demands of consumers and businesses. Our main consideration of the proposal is the resources required within Local Authorities to manage this. Read more
07 December 2018 POS consultation response to MHCLG consultation on changes to planning policy and guidance including the standard method for assessing local housing need Read more