The Government is currently holding a consultation on further changes to national planning policy. The proposed policies set out policy reforms that are designed to unlock additional housing supply, facilitate growth-supporting commercial development and modify the approach to climate change, environmental protections and heritage assets.
There are twelve key policy changes which include: a permanent presumption in favour of suitably located development; building homes around stations; driving urban and suburban densification; securing a diverse mix of homes; supporting small and medium sites along with changes to policies relating to local and regional economies, minerals, transport, climate change and the natural environment.
Residents are encouraged to participate in this consultation process as the outcome of policy changes will influence how future planning matters in the Lower Withington are determined. The consultation closes at 11:45pm on 10th March 2026.
