Author: Harry Quartermain Default “Yes” for Homes Near Train Stations: What It Means for Developers Published: November 20, 2025 New planning reforms allow more homes near train stations, speeding up development and benefiting urban communities. Developers can seize this data-driven opportunity for smarter growth. Categories: Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain The Return of Strategic Planning: An Interview with Catriona Riddell Published: October 6, 2025 LandTech’s Head of Research, Harry Quartermain, sits down with planning consultant Catriona Riddell to explore the future of England’s planning system, from upcoming legislative changes to their impact on local authorities and developers. Categories: Industry News, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain New Towns Taskforce Final Report Released Published: October 2, 2025 New Towns Taskforce report outlines 12 potential new town locations, delivery pathways, development corporation model, and land value capture strategy for large-scale housing projects in England. Categories: Industry News, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain Planning Innovation Summit Reflections: Digital Planning, Data, and the Future of Development Published: September 26, 2025 Key insights from the Planning Innovation Summit and LandIntelligence launch, showing how technology and collaboration can improve planning outcomes. Categories: Company News, Industry News, Product Update, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen Introducing LandIntelligence - From First Look to Planning Ready, All in One Place Published: September 24, 2025 Introducing LandIntelligence - a unified platform for site sourcing, feasibility assessment, planning submission, and more. Move faster, work smarter, and make confident decisions. Categories: Company News, Industry News, Product Update, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain Steve Reed Takes the Helm at MHCLG Published: September 9, 2025 LandTech’s Head of Research, Harry Quartermain, shares his take on housing leadership changes and the future of planning reform in the UK. Categories: Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain Navigating the New Legislative Landscape: Implications for Land Promoters and Developers Published: July 23, 2025 LandTech's Head of Research, Harry Quartermain, breaks down the new Devolution Bill and the Planning and Infrastructure Bill shaping the future of land promotion and development in England. Categories: Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen £16 Billion and a Bold New Plan: What the National Housing Bank Means for Development in the UK Published: June 24, 2025 Discover the impact of the National Housing Bank's £16 billion investment on UK housing development and how tools like LandInsight can accelerate project delivery. Categories: Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen The Power of the “MIMBY Majority”: Why Early, Inclusive Engagement is Key to Unlocking Housing Delivery Published: June 24, 2025 Unlock housing delivery by engaging the silent majority, the MIMBYs, through early, inclusive, and digital consultations that build trust and reflect community needs. Categories: Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen A Glimmer of Hope? Planning Applications See a (Finally!) Positive Turn Published: June 23, 2025 Planning applications have risen for the first time in months, signalling a potential shift in the sluggish planning landscape. Discover the latest trends and insights. Categories: Land Assessment, Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen Big Spending, Bigger Opportunities: What the 2025 Spending Review Means for Housing and Development Published: June 11, 2025 Discover what the 2025 Spending Review means for property development and how to capitalise on £39 billion in social and affordable housing investment. Categories: Land Assessment, Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen What You Need to Know About the New Government Consultations on Planning Committees and Site Thresholds Published: May 28, 2025 Explore the latest government consultations on planning committee reform and new site thresholds - what’s changing, why it matters, and how it could speed up planning for small and medium sites. Categories: Land Assessment, Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen Good News for Small Site Developers: Simplified Design Rules and Digital Tools on the Horizon Published: May 28, 2025 Discover how new proposals for simplified design codes and digital planning tools could make it easier and faster to bring small sites forward - a welcome boost for SME developers. Categories: Land Assessment, Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen “Get On and Build”: What the Government’s Latest Housing Push Means for Developers Published: May 28, 2025 Explore the government’s latest planning reform papers - from tackling landbanking to streamlined application thresholds - and what they mean for faster site delivery and SME developers. Categories: Land Assessment, Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen How to Identify the Right Grey Belt Sites With Confidence Published: May 28, 2025 Discover how to identify and assess Grey Belt sites quickly and confidently using LandInsight's newest tool, Quick Insights. Categories: Land Assessment, Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen Grey Belt Myths: Separating Fact From Fiction Published: May 22, 2025 Debunk myths around the Grey Belt and discover its real potential for sustainable housing development under the latest UK planning reforms. Categories: Land Assessment, Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen The Grey Belt: The Hidden Opportunity in Britain's Housing Crisis Published: May 22, 2025 Discover how the Grey Belt could help tackle the UK’s housing crisis through smarter land use and better data. Categories: Land Assessment, Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen Why 2025 Is the Year to Act on Grey Belt Opportunities Published: May 22, 2025 Discover why 2025 is the pivotal year for tapping into Grey Belt land opportunities to meet housing targets amidst shifting policies and technological advancements. Categories: Land Assessment, Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen How Leading Developers Are Unlocking Hidden Land Opportunities Published: May 21, 2025 Discover how top UK developers are transforming overlooked Grey Belt sites into high-return housing projects using data-driven strategies and early planning engagement. Categories: Land Assessment, Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Melissa Keen The Grey Belt Awakens: What Sadiq Khan's New London Plan Means for Development Published: May 14, 2025 Discover how Sadiq Khan’s updated London Plan could unlock development in the Grey Belt and what it means for landowners, developers, and planners. Categories: Land Assessment, Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain House of Lords Built Environment Committee report on Grey Belt released Published: February 5, 2025 Find out what the House of Lords Built Environment Committee has to say about the government's Grey Belt policy. Categories: Industry News, Planning, Insights and Reports, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain LandTech & Stack Data Strategy Report: Public Attitudes to Grey Belt Developments Published: October 14, 2024 In this blog, LandTech and Stack Data Strategy reveal public sentiments toward Grey Belt developments. Categories: Industry News, Insights and Reports Author: Harry Quartermain How the upcoming election could transform housing and energy policies Published: May 24, 2024 In this blog, we'll take a look at how the upcoming general election could impact housing and energy policies. Categories: Land Acquisition, Industry News Author: Harry Quartermain Accelerating Planning: March Industry Update Published: April 9, 2024 Hear from LandTech's Harry Quartermain to learn more about the industry highlights for March. Categories: Industry News, Planning, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain Autumn Statement: What's in it for Developers? Published: November 22, 2023 We take a look at the Government Autumn Budget Statement 2023 and what's in it for Property Developers in the UK Categories: Industry News, Political Landscape, Planning, Insights and Reports Author: Harry Quartermain Levelling Up and Regeneration Act paves the way for Open Planning Data Published: November 13, 2023 In this blog we’ve unpacked what the changes to the data standard provisions (as part of the LURA) are and what they will mean for developers.  Categories: Industry News, Planning, Property Development Author: Shannon Lynn Permitted development rights: From Class MA to Class ZA Published: November 9, 2023 We look at the different types of PDR opportunities that are out there for developers – and how these could change with the proposed 2023 PDR update. Categories: Industry News, Planning, Property Development Author: Shannon Lynn Five steps to prepare for Biodiversity Net Gain Published: November 9, 2023 In this blog, we share some steps to implement now so you can get ahead of BNG when it does come into effect in January 2024.  Categories: Industry News, Planning, How-To Author: Harry Quartermain Shaping tomorrow: LandTech responds to government consultation on permitted development Published: September 25, 2023 In partnership with our community of customers, we recently put forward a submission in response to the Government's consultation on permitted development. Categories: Industry News, Planning, Property Development Author: Julian Seymour Local not national: The impact of the local elections Published: August 15, 2023 May's 2023 local elections are having ripple effects on councils across the UK. Cratus' Julian Seymour breaks down some of these impacts. Categories: Industry News, Political Landscape, Property Development Author: Harry Quartermain Government Consultations: What’s been released? Published: July 28, 2023 A new consultation has just been released by the Government. We break down the key points and what they could mean for developers. Categories: Industry News, Planning, Property Development Author: Shannon Lynn How easy is it to deliver new homes in Birmingham? Published: May 4, 2023 We take a look at the property market in Birmingham – and the past and future pace of new housing delivery in the city. Categories: Industry News, Planning, Insights and Reports