Accelerate Your Development Plans following the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023

The Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill, which became law on 26 October 2023, marks a significant shift in the UK’s planning and development landscape. The Act is designed to streamline the planning process, reduce bureaucracy, and ensure faster decision-making, allowing projects to move from concept to completion more efficiently. This presents an exciting opportunity for developers and investors seeking to bring their visions to life without unnecessary delays.

Speeding Up the Planning Process

One of the Act’s key objectives is to simplify the planning system, which has traditionally been bogged down by lengthy procedures and inconsistencies across local authorities. The reforms aim to:

• Digitise the Planning System: A modernised approach with improved technology will make submitting and tracking applications more transparent and efficient.
• Introduce a Faster Decision-Making Process: Local authorities are now subject to tighter timelines and clearer guidelines, reducing uncertainty for developers.
• Empower Local Plans: The Act ensures that local development plans are up-to-date and legally binding, reducing the need for lengthy negotiations.
• Reduce Bureaucracy: Certain permitted development rights have been expanded, reducing the need for full planning applications in some cases.

How Rigby & Rigby Can Help Secure Permissions Faster

With our extensive experience in navigating the planning process, Rigby & Rigby Architecture is ideally positioned to help our clients take full advantage of these legislative changes. We understand the nuances of local and national planning policies and have a proven track record of successfully securing permissions for high-end residential and commercial developments. Our expertise includes:

• Pre-Application Consultation: We engage with local authorities early to identify potential challenges and streamline the application process.
• Planning Strategy and Application Management: Our team meticulously prepares and submits planning applications with all necessary documentation, ensuring     compliance and maximising approval chances.
• Navigating Policy Changes: With the new Act in place, our knowledge of updated regulations ensures our clients’ projects benefit from the latest legislative advantages.

Reducing Development Time with Our Full Turnkey Solution

Beyond securing planning permissions swiftly, Rigby & Rigby’s full turnkey solution encompassing architecture, interior design, and construction further accelerates development timelines. By seamlessly integrating these disciplines, we can:

• Eliminate Coordination Delays: A single point of responsibility ensures smoother workflows and faster project execution.
• Optimise Design and Build Efficiency: Our in-house teams work collaboratively, reducing rework and improving cost control.
• Deliver a Seamless Client Experience: From concept to completion, our end-to-end service ensures a high-quality, expedited development process.

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Realising Ambitions Faster

With the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023, the UK’s planning system is becoming more efficient, and Rigby & Rigby is at the forefront of leveraging these changes for our clients. Whether securing permissions faster or reducing development time through our integrated approach, we ensure that our clients’ ambitions are realised more swiftly than ever before. 

Mark Cowley – Studio Director Architecture

"If you’re looking to develop a project with speed and precision, contact Rigby& Rigby Architecture today to discuss how we can help navigate the new planning landscape and bring your vision to life."