Government Proposes Brownfield Passport for Development

The UK Government has introduced a working paper aimed at reforming policy to boost development on urban brownfield land. The proposals are part of a broader initiative to update the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and include the introduction of a 'brownfield passport'. This would likely streamline development consents by setting expectations for the principle, scale, and form of development on brownfield sites. The intended outcome is to remove some of the barriers faced by developers, thus stimulating economic growth and supporting the Government's building agenda. However, critics such as the Centre for Cities have voiced concerns over whether these reforms will meet housing targets.