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Planning insight, sector commentary and practical updates from across the built environment.

Explore articles from the Nexus Planning team covering policy, development, land, town centres, housing, infrastructure and the planning issues shaping places across the UK.

By Joanne Jones, Associate Director March 3, 2026
Community engagement plays an important role in the planning process and can result in better places being created. There are different legal requirements for engagement depending on the scale and type of development. The post Proximity to a railway station: will this actually deliver more homes in rural areas? appeared first on Nexus Planning.
By Nik Smith February 19, 2026
Community engagement plays an important role in the planning process and can result in better places being created. There are different legal requirements for engagement depending on the scale and type of development. The post Affordable Housing Delivery: A fundamental change of approach? appeared first on Nexus Planning.
By Matt Morris February 13, 2026
Community engagement plays an important role in the planning process and can result in better places being created. There are different legal requirements for engagement depending on the scale and type of development. The post National Planning Policy in a Changing World for Town Centres appeared first on Nexus Planning.
By Elisabeth Pywell February 4, 2026
Community engagement plays an important role in the planning process and can result in better places being created. There are different legal requirements for engagement depending on the scale and type of development. The post The Rise of Single Family Housing in the Build to Rent Sector appeared first on Nexus Planning.
By Sarah Roe December 17, 2025
Community engagement plays an important role in the planning process and can result in better places being created. There are different legal requirements for engagement depending on the scale and type of development. The post What the draft NPPF really means for delivery, regeneration and town centres appeared first on Nexus Planning.
London’s Parliament and Big Ben beside the River Thames on a clear day
By Adam Ross November 26, 2025
Community engagement plays an important role in the planning process and can result in better places being created. There are different legal requirements for engagement depending on the scale and type of development. The post Nexus’ views on 2025 Budget appeared first on Nexus Planning.
Three people in formalwear smiling and holding drinks at a dimly lit event.
By Elisabeth Pywell September 11, 2025
Community engagement plays an important role in the planning process and can result in better places being created. There are different legal requirements for engagement depending on the scale and type of development. The post Planning for Good Health: Reflections from the RTPI Young Planners Conference appeared first on Nexus Planning.
Group touring an indoor exhibit with colorful murals and a model display in a bright gallery.
By Aadil Ijaz July 1, 2025
Community engagement plays an important role in the planning process and can result in better places being created. There are different legal requirements for engagement depending on the scale and type of development. The post From the Netherlands to the Midlands: Rethinking Cities for the Future appeared first on Nexus Planning.
Hand reaching toward a golden sunset over a grassy valley and hills
By Jonathan Chick May 23, 2025
Community engagement plays an important role in the planning process and can result in better places being created. There are different legal requirements for engagement depending on the scale and type of development. The post Delays to planning applications: Is there hope on the horizon? appeared first on Nexus Planning.
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