Urban&Civic were pleased to host Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner for the launch of the Government’s overhaul of the planning system in the newly published National Planning Policy Framework today (Thursday 12 December).
Prime Minister Kier Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Angela Rayner, visited the 6,500-home development to see the strategic development under way on the former brownfield site.
Whilst at Alconbury Weald, the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister had a walking tour through parts of the first phase of development and enjoyed a cup of tea with resident Cassie Treadwell and baby Bella, before going on to see housebuilding under way by David Wilson Homes and meet some of the apprentices working with them.
Nigel Hugill, Chief Executive for master developer Urban&Civic said:
“I could not be more delighted that the Prime Minister and his Deputy chose an Urban&Civic project for the launch of the crucial NPPF reforms, which includes a reinforced presumption for well planned new strategic housing delivery. The reintroduction of mandatory housing targets is the absolute foundation for higher numbers and a workable system. The quality of design, community-first amenities and access to green space at Alconbury Weald demonstrates what can be achieved when building on the new Government presumptions.”