Building Support for Local Development

There is a common assumption in public discourse that support or opposition for local housing development has a significant impact on whether permissions are granted by decision makers in Local Planning Authorities (LPAs). There is also a common perception that local decision makers in areas of high housing need may not be granting the permissions needed to deliver the homes we need. However, there is surprisingly little research into support for local development and its effect on decision making. We aim to conduc...