The CMA responded to the consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and planning system, led by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).



The CMA’s response welcomes the government’s intent to reform to the planning system in England, as these reforms consider options we had identified in our Housebuilding Market Study.



The response also sets out where the CMA thinks the UK government should consider further reform, particularly on reform of statutory consultees, taking steps to increase the variety of houses being built, and taking further steps to support small and medium housebuilders. It also urges the government to respond to our Market Study recommendations, and so tackle issues in private management of public amenities and issues in consumer protection for buyers of new build homes.



For queries relating to the CMA’s response, please contact the CMA advocacy team by email at advocacy@cma.gov.uk.

CMA Provides Feedback on UK Planning System Reforms

The CMA responded to the UK government's consultation on reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and planning system, echoing support for the proposed changes that align with the CMA's Housebuilding Market Study.

    In its response, the CMA highlights areas where further reform is needed, including the role of statutory consultees, diversification of housing types, and support for small to medium housebuilders. The CMA also emphasizes the importance of addressing issues related to private management of public amenities and consumer protection for new home buyers.

    For more information or inquiries regarding the CMA's response, interested parties can reach out to the CMA advocacy team via email at advocacy@cma.gov.uk.



CMA Provides Feedback on UK Planning System Reforms

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) offers feedback on proposed reforms to the UK's National Planning Policy Framework, aligning with findings from a previous study on the housebuilding market.