Wales

Planning in Wales is devolved to the Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament) and as a result, the planning system is different from that operating in England.  The most notable differences are in National Guidance, Planning Policy Wales 11 (PPW),  the Technical advice notes (TANs) and the development plan system (LDPs).

A further key difference is the two tier system of governance as in Wales all authorities are unitary.  There are 22 unitary authorities and 3 National Parks.

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Meet the Team

Mark Harris

Mark Harris

HBF
Planning & Policy Advisor for Wales

Wales Planning

Planning in Wales is devolved to the Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament) and as a result, the planning system is different from that operating in England.  The most notable differences are in National Guidance, Planning Policy Wales 11 (PPW),  the Technical advice notes (TANs) and the development plan system (LDPs).

A further key difference is the two tier system of governance as in Wales all authorities are unitary.  There are 22 unitary authorities and 3 National Parks.

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Wales Technical

The Technical Department at HBF seeks to be a conduit between government departments and the housebuilding industry. It strives towards pragmatic and deliverable innovation and regulatory change for the betterment of the industry and the consumer.

This is done largely through collaboration and meeting with representatives from both the industry and wider bodies and stakeholders as well as government officials. The group makes representations and collectively responds to government consultations and keeps members informed of news or changes that affect the operational delivery of housing policy.

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Wales Policy

HBF frequently engages with the Welsh Government and Members of the Senedd (MSs) on the key challenges facing the home building industry in Wales. As part of this engagement, a Parliamentary Newsletter is sent to MSs, which includes information on industry activity, the challenges facing the sector, and HBF’s policy and campaigns work.

Current policy issues of concern to the home building industry in Wales include slow progress in updating Local Development Plans (LDPs) and development viability.

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Upcoming

22 May, 2024 (1:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.)

Wales Planning Group Meeting 22.05.2024

9 Oct, 2024 (1:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.)

Wales Planning Group Meeting 09.10.2024

22 May, 2024 (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

Wales Technical Group Meeting 22.05.2024

9 Oct, 2024 (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

Wales Technical Group Meeting 09.10.2024

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29 Feb, 2024 (9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)

Wales Technical Group Meeting 29.02.2024

12 Jun, 2023 (10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

Wales Technical Group Meeting 12.06.2023

20 Mar, 2023 (10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

Wales Technical Group Meeting 20.03.2023

29 Feb, 2024 (1:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.)

Wales Planning Group Meeting 29.02.2024

14 Sep, 2023 (12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.)

Wales Planning Meeting 14.09.2023

7 Jun, 2023 (12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.)

Wales Planning Meeting 07.06.2023