The Killian Pretty Review

The review is undertaking a detailed review, from start to finish, of the process for seeking planning permission. It is looking at case studies for a range of different sectors including, housing, business and the renewables industry. The aim is to identify reasons for delay in deciding planning applications, and make recommendations for dealing with these and reducing unnecessary burdens for all parties involved in the process.

The review has been jointly commissioned by Communities and Local Government and Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Departments. It will be carried out by Joanna Killian, Chief Executive of Essex County Council and David Pretty, who recently retired as Group Chief Executive of Barratt Developments PLC.

A Call for Solutions

In June Joanna Killian and David Pretty published "A Call for Solutions" which asked a series of questions to the problems and issues they identified regarding the planning application system in England. During the Summer they engaged with a wide range of stakeholders in each of the nine English Regions. The Review is looking to report in Autumn 2008.

Download "A Call for Solutions"

We have also published background information:

• Summary of stakeholder events
• Statistical evidence
• A review of previous reports
• References we used in producing the report

There are also a series of stakeholder events across the country, click here for details - Regional Events

Further details of the review:

• Press notice announcing review (on the Communities website)
• Terms of Reference 
• Biographies of reviewers 
• How to contact us 
• Programme & FAQ 
• Related links