I am seeking some advice on how local planning authorities are
considering any planning applications for entry level exceptions sites
that have been submitted since the Written Ministerial Statement and
Planning Practice Guidance changes on First Homes last year. The
Written Ministerial Statement (24/05/2021) indicated that the
Government is replacing the 'entry-level exception site' policy with a
'First Homes exception sites' policy. The PPG provides guidance on
First Home Exception Sites, however the NPPF (July 2021) did not
remove the reference to 'entry-level exception sites' (paragraph 72).
I have seen commentary around the Government being aware of the
discrepancy but am not aware of any broad timescale for it being
resolved. Have any authorities had any 'entry-level exception sites'
come forward in recent months? If so, advice on how you have been
considering them would be welcome.
