The Killian Pretty Review

The Government response to the Killian Pretty review, published March 5,  is available here.

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.

Final Report

The final report of the Killian Pretty Review was published on 24 November 2008. A separate document with only the Executive Summary and Recommendations is also available.

• The Killian Pretty Review – Planning Applications: A faster and more responsive system Final Report (PDF 1245Kb)
• The Killian Pretty Review – Planning Applications: A faster and more responsive system Final Report Executive Summary and Recommendations (PDF 275Kb)

Alongside the final report on the Killian Pretty Review, the following research reports have been published:

• Killian Pretty Review: Research Report 1 – Case Studies  Addison Associates / ARUP (PDF 1.5 Mb)
• Killian Pretty Review: Research Report 2 – Availability and Use of Guidance on Planning Applications Survey – YouGov (PDF 396Kb)
• Review of information requirements for the validation of planning applications Addison Associates / ARUP (PDF 382Kb) – Commissioned jointly by Killian Pretty and Communities and Local Government
• Final Report: Non Householder Minor Development Consents Review (White Young Green) - Commissioned by Communities and Local Government and the Welsh Assembly Government
• Supplementary Report: Basement Extensions - Householder Development Consents Review: Implementation of Recommendations - Commissioned by Communities and Local Government and the Planning Inspectorate.

Further details of the review:

• Press notice announcing review (on the Communities website)
• 'A Call for Solutions' (main document and background information)
• Terms of Reference 
• Biographies of reviewers 
• How to contact us 
• Programme & FAQ 
• Related links