The government has moved towards localised planning application fees. This will allow Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to determine their own planning charges - subject to strict cost recovery limits.

Running until 10 March 2026, the Government has launched a consultation on the proposed wide-scale reforms of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). 

We look back on a busy year of planning consultancy and architecture and preview what's in the pipeline for 2026.

Two recent cases have highlighted the serious consequences of failing to comply with listed building heritage protections.