"There is yet to be a material change in the number of sites gaining planning consent under the new NPPF, but more positive signals are coming through the appeals process"

"Affordable housing supply faces a significant slowdown as mounting pressures start to bite. Policy needs to respond urgently to address this slowdown"

"Meeting affordable housing need means providing for households excluded from the housing market alongside maintaining the current provision of affordable housing."

"With the General Election now due to take place on Thursday 4th July, we are beginning to see proposals coming forward from the main political parties relating to housing land supply and planning in England, with further announcements expected as campaigning continues."

"If the planning system hopes to achieve the sustainability goals set out in the NPPF, a more strategic approach is needed"