PPS3 and the future of housing
Language: English Series: Property Forecast ; 9(5) May 2006, 10-13(3)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Considers whether PPS3 can act as a framework for a vast expansion in the housing stock, as envisaged by the government. Argues that the changes introduced by PPS3 may overload the resources of local planning authorities which are already under-resourced and suffering from lack of skilled staff and recruitment problems. Government imposed targets to speed up planning decisions have also contributed to developer uncertainty, as some applications have been rejected prematurely in order to reach these targets.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L133703 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 133703-1001 |
Considers whether PPS3 can act as a framework for a vast expansion in the housing stock, as envisaged by the government. Argues that the changes introduced by PPS3 may overload the resources of local planning authorities which are already under-resourced and suffering from lack of skilled staff and recruitment problems. Government imposed targets to speed up planning decisions have also contributed to developer uncertainty, as some applications have been rejected prematurely in order to reach these targets.