Rural Planning
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
01 May 2026
RSN National Rural Conference 2026: Rural Affordable Housing & Planning
Join us at the National Rural Conference, a RSN member-exclusive event. This session will focus on Rural Affordable Housing & Planning. This live, interactive session will bring expert speakers and...
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29 Apr 2026
RSN Seminar: Rural Planning
Taking place ONLINE via Zoom. Join us for our next RSN member-exclusive seminar as we turn our focus to Rural Planning. This live, interactive session will bring members together to...
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24 Mar 2026
Rural Amendment Returns At Report Stage Of Devolution Bill
Following our previous coverage of the Royal Town Planning Institute’s calls to strengthen the recognition of rural communities within the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill , there has been...
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16 Mar 2026
New Planning Measures Aimed at Accelerating Homes and Infrastructure
The government has announced a package of regulatory changes aimed at speeding up the delivery of housing, transport and clean energy projects, while maintaining environmental protections. New Strategic Policy Statements...
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23 Feb 2026
Planning Reform And Affordable Housing Delivery
Kate Henderson, Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation, has warned that proposed changes to Section 106 requirements in the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) could significantly reduce the...
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16 Feb 2026
NAO Calls For Clarity Ahead Of New Housing Delivery Fund
A new report from the National Audit Office examines government programmes designed to unlock land for housing and highlights the steps needed to ensure value for money as a new...
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02 Feb 2026
New Homes Accelerator Expands
Phase 2 of the New Homes Accelerator has launched, widening support to unblock stalled housing developments and accelerate delivery across England. The programme has already helped speed up progress on...
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29 Jan 2026
Delivering World-Class Mobile Connectivity Requires A Planning System Fit For Purpose
Mobile connectivity is the fundamental backbone of everyday life. From how we work and learn to how we access an increasing number of public services, our reliance on high-speed networks...
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29 Jan 2026
Long-awaited Government proposals to change the planning system announced
The last few weeks have seen the publication of long-awaited Government proposals to change the planning system. The scale of change is generational and its implications for some rural areas...
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27 Jan 2026
National Design Guidance Updated To Shape Future Neighbourhoods
The government has published updated national design guidance aimed at raising the quality of new housing developments and creating neighbourhoods that are healthier, safer and more resilient to climate change....
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