360G Summary
The Planning Inspectorate says inspectors should take a pragmatic, proportionate view of viability and deliverability when examining local plans ahead of the December 2026 submission deadline. The guidance is aimed at helping more authorities get up-to-date plans adopted under the legacy system and the new planning framework. For landowners, developers and planning teams, this can affect how confidently sites are promoted, assessed and brought forward in local plans. It may also influence the evidence needed to support allocations, deliverability claims and development pipelines.
Why This Matters To Your Project
Local plan status can shape which sites are allocated, what development is supported and how quickly schemes can progress through planning. Changes in how viability and deliverability evidence are assessed may affect site promotion, land acquisition and development strategy.
