Will developers be able to bypass local plan production?

Will developers be able to bypass local plan production?
Right now our work is more needed than ever.
The government set up a New Towns Taskforce in 2024 to begin work on finding sites for prospective new towns in England.
In many of the local authority areas which have been given high targets, more people are dissatisfied with the quality of public transport.
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New metros in England are not possible without funding.
There is another way to build new homes quickly and sustainably.
Poundbury is mixed development built around streets and walkable community facilities.
New housing needs to be connected to safe and convenient cycle routes.
Tram networks should reach out of cities to connect with new developments.