Should the UK's planning appeals reform ban new evidence in most written appeals?

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The UK government's planning appeals reform, effective April 2026, mandates a front-loaded process for most written appeals where developers cannot introduce new evidence beyond the original application. This aims to speed up decisions via simpler routes but raises upfront costs and risks, especially for smaller developers. It emphasises pre-application enquiries and Planning Performance Agreements to ensure robust initial submissions.