Landmark: Planning in 2025: trends, data and insights from the Landmark Talks Property Podcast

Landmark Geodata has launched a three-part podcast series on the Landmark Talks Property channel exploring the evolving planning policy landscape and the implications this has for housebuilders and developers. 

Josh Rains and Paul Marshall were joined by joined by Ed Griffiths from Barbour ABI, for a conversation that offers a glimpse into the factors impacting the planning sector, and where the future could be heading. 

Episode 1: Planning Trends and the impact of changing planning policy

This episode opens the series with a look at the trends we can see in planning application data from 2024, and the context this provides for a changing regulatory landscape.  The discussion highlights:

  • the trends in the number, size, location and type of applications submitted in 2024
  • the policy implications of revised housebuilding targets
  • what we expect to see emerging in the trends as a result of policy shifts

Listen to the episode on Spotify or watch it on YouTube here. 

Episode 2: The art vs science of planning

This episode explores whether planning is at its heart an art or science:

  • is it governed by the subjective decisions around local character, aesthetics and community.
  • or is it driven by a data driven, rules and evidence-based approach?

The conversation explores both ends of the spectrum and how the art and science of planning should work together to deliver a well-balanced outcome.

Listen to the episode on Spotify or watch it on YouTube here. 

Episode 3: Exploring the grey belt and data

The final episode asks the question “what is grey belt” and where can developers find it, touching on:

  • emerging definitions and practical application of the guidance around grey belt, green belt and brownfield land
  • how data and mapping tools can help developers identify and assess land with development potential under the grey belt definition
  • why policy changes have unlocked grey belt land to contribute to meeting housing targets

Listen to the episode on Spotify or watch it on YouTube here.  

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