The Town and Country Planning (Brownfield Land Register) Regulations 403/2017 and Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) Order 2017 have introduced the requirements for Brownfield Registers (Registers) and the new Permission In Principle regime (PIP).

Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) are now required to prepare and maintain registers of brownfield land within their jurisdiction, that is suitable for residential development. Once compiled, LPAs are required to review Registers at least once a year. Sites listed in these Registers can be counted towards the LPA’s five year housing supply. The intention of PIP is to give developers more certainty in respect of the principles of residential development on brownfield sites. Development cannot however commence until technical details consent is obtained.