Planning Policy27 October 2026 · 2 min read
NPPF 2026: Solar and BESS
The new NPPF gives solar and battery storage substantial weight in the planning balance. What it means for landowners near a viable grid connection.
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Planning Policy27 Oct 2026
NPPF 2026: Green Belt and Grey Belt
The new NPPF sets out how councils should assess Green Belt land, gives grey belt priority for change, and links Green Belt reviews to stations and the Golden Rules.
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Planning Policy27 Oct 2026
NPPF 2026: Housing delivery: smaller sites, more flexibility and recognition for co-living
The new NPPF recognises medium-sized housing schemes, asks local plans to make room for smaller sites, and gives co-living its own policy footing.
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Planning Policy27 Oct 2026
NPPF 2026: Commercial development and data centres
The new NPPF gives commercial development substantial weight and recognises that grid connections, water and wastewater capacity can dictate where a data centre can realistically go.
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