Following the announced departure of Prime Minister Liz Truss, the RTPI asks that the next Leader of the Conservative Party must resource the planning system to provide affordable homes, services and infrastructure.
Victoria Hills, Chief Executive of the RTPI said: “The next Leader of the Conservative Party will need an effective and robust planning system to deliver affordable homes, public services and critical infrastructure. However, this can only be achieved by resourcing our planning system sufficiently.
“Planners cannot be expected to do more with less in perpetuity. Our members have shown resilience, and continuous, consistent dedication to their profession, but they are concerned that any continued uncertainty will delay plans and projects their communities need. Planning is one of the most important powers that local authorities have to improve residents’ lives. Without quality planning services, communities will miss opportunities to level up, deliver vital housing, and tackle climate change.
“We will strive to continue working with Government and the new Prime Minster to tackle the housing crisis, work to reach net zero and deliver for communities.”
