"Following Senedd elections on 7 May 2026, Plaid Cymru emerged with the most seats (43 out of 96, six short of a majority) and formed a minority government with Rhun ap Iorwerth at the helm as first minister of Wales. "

"The National Scheme of Delegation of Planning Functions, and associated rules on the size of planning committees, is due to come into force in England on 31 October 2026."

"Bridging the viability gap: how the UK Living sector can adapt and deliver"

"In the face of the growing climate emergency, the Institute of Environmental and Sustainability Professionals (ISEP) has launched updated guidance on how to assess the significance of greenhouse gas emissions from development projects."

"The introduction of the National Planning Framework 4 in February 2023 has led to several changes to how development will be planned in Scotland."

"Beyond the new requirements in NPF4, the wider issue facing housebuilding in Scotland is one of viability."

"Given development under NPF4 is dependent on allocated sites and heavily focused on brownfield, it is important to understand how much housing supply these sites can deliver. "

"Development on existing sites, especially in large cities, often comes with additional costs and challenges compared to conventional greenfield development, despite urban development often selling for above-average values per square foot."