NPPF 2025: What’s Changed?

NPPF 2025: What’s Changed? The publication of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2025 represents one of the most consequential shifts in the English planning system for over a decade. Alongside it’s publication, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill has now been given Royal Assent and has been embedded in planning law. Taken together, these reforms […]

Landmark Grey Belt Appeal Decision for New Housing in Bromsgrove District 

50 new homes and a community hub approved in the first Grey-Belt permission in Bromsgrove. ET Planning acted on behalf of Your Land Partner Ltd in a pivotal appeal decision that has confirmed the importance of the Government’s new Grey Belt policy in delivering much-needed homes. The Planning Inspectorate has granted outline permission for 50 […]

Grey Belt Tool Kit

ET Planning Grey Belt Toolkit Navigating the challenges of Grey Belt development can be complex, but with the right guidance and resources, it’s entirely achievable. At ET Planning, we’ve developed the Grey Belt Toolkit to provide clear, comprehensive support at every stage of the process — from the initial site appraisal through to site promotion […]

Appeal Win: Static Caravan Holiday Park Approved in the Green Belt

Green Belt

A planning appeal has been allowed for a small caravan holiday park in the Windsor & Maidenhead Greenbelt. The decision overturns the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead’s refusal and grants permission for five static holiday caravans on land previously used for touring caravans. Green Belt Considerations The site lies within the Green Belt, but […]