With a new government comes fresh priorities and policies,and the housing sector is poised to undergo significant changes. From ambitioustargets to build 1.5 million new homes, to reforms in planning policy and landuse, the future of housing delivery in the UK is taking shape under a newframework.

This session will dive into key elements of the new housingagenda, including proposed updates to the National Planning Policy Framework(NPPF), the controversial focus on developing “grey-belt” land, and theambitious goal of delivering 1.5 million homes. What will these changes meanfor the balance between meeting housing demand and protecting the environment?How will new policies impact planning permissions, development timelines, andhousing affordability?

Key topics include:

1. Understanding the new government's housing priorities and exploring key shifts in housing policy
2. Unpicking the updates to the NPPF and what reforms mean for planning and development.
3. Considering the focus on grey-belt land and the push for new housing
4. Practicalities of achieving the 1.5 million homes target
5. Impact on affordability and the housing market
6. The role of sustainability in the new housing agenda
7. What the future holds