- Published date:
- 27 October 2025
In our response we have broadly supported proportionate PDR modernisation to enable high-quality, sustainable development aligned with NPF4 and local plans, while upholding the plan-led system, design standards, and community trust. Emphasising rural repopulation, we propose:
- Limited flexibility for small-scale rural housing and conversions in depopulating areas
- Safeguards for design, infrastructure, and landscape
- Clear national guidance on demographic sustainability for planning authorities.
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