{"id":1125,"date":"2026-09-03T08:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T08:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planningjobs.com\/blog\/?p=1125"},"modified":"2026-09-03T08:42:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T08:42:01","slug":"daily-planning-update-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planningjobs.com\/blog\/daily-planning-update-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Planning Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Development Management &amp; Major Applications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Development Management teams across the UK continue to report sustained pressure as major applications move through the system at pace. With Q3 now well underway, many authorities are prioritising throughput on large mixed\u2011use schemes, strategic housing sites and commercial redevelopments that have been in the pipeline since early 2024. The emphasis remains on tightening validation processes, improving applicant communication and accelerating decision timelines where possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A notable trend this week is the increased use of Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) to stabilise workloads and create predictable milestones for both applicants and councils. Authorities facing capacity gaps are leaning on PPAs to secure additional resource, particularly where viability negotiations, design code compliance and BNG assessments require specialist input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Case officers are also reporting a rise in requests for pre\u2011application engagement on complex schemes, driven by developers seeking clarity on emerging policy positions and design expectations. This is especially visible in regeneration\u2011focused authorities where town centre renewal, brownfield intensification and infrastructure\u2011linked development remain political priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruitment activity mirrors these pressures. Senior DM planners, principal officers and major applications specialists continue to be in high demand, with many councils exploring interim cover to maintain statutory performance. The market remains competitive, and candidates with experience in urban regeneration, design coding and BNG integration are securing strong contract opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Development Management &amp; Major Applications Development Management teams across the UK continue to report sustained pressure as major applications move through the system at pace. 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