Land and Planning (L&P) works alongside our other functions to ensure we have a coordinated approach on key issues such as emerging planning policy. They also advise our Board on risks and opportunities to help inform strategies, such as proposals to introduce biodiversity net gain, planning viability and design guidance introduced by MHCLG. The Head Office team support our regional Land and Planning teams in developing their skills and expertise. This includes providing guidance and training on emerging policy and best practices, supporting planning appeals, enforcement issues, strategy for major sites including affordable housing, and working through technical planning issues and community engagement.

L&P also work with regional teams to understand what is happening at a local level and how we can best meet our customer and community needs, while providing support and guidance for each BU. L&P is also involved with the HBF and BPF planniing boards, which allow them to in...