House Builders Association Newsletter 2026 – Issue 4
The Government has unveiled a new wave of Foundation Strategic Authorities to accelerate devolution and mandate Spatial Development Strategies across England. Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has issued a formal intervention in Buckinghamshire to force the adoption of a local plan, signalling a zero-tolerance approach to planning delays. Meanwhile, new regulations for the Planning Inspectorate will move most appeals to an expedited written process starting April 2026 to ensure faster decision-making.
Created: 23 February 2026
Last Reviewed: 23 February 2026
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Driving up housing supply
-reforming the housing system and the housing market is essential (Pennycook)
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