Sheffield-based builder and developer Henry Boot announced that its land promotion and planning business Hallam Land has secured planning permission on appeal for 290 homes in Sittingbourne, Kent.

Henry Boot also said Hallam “continues to advance numerous planning applications” with 13,392 plots in planning including seven active planning appeals, totalling 2,500 residential plots.

“In addition, the new government has proposed significant revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), as part of its broader recognition that the current system is not working and is hindering economic growth,” said the firm. 

“The proposed changes would provide much clearer direction to local authorities in terms of housing delivery, and they are expected to come into force later this year.

“As a result of these proposed changes, Hallam has already identified an additional 8,500 plots for expediting planning applications in the near future.”

Henry Boot CEO Tim Roberts said: “Securing planning permission on appeal for hundreds of homes in Kent will enable the delivery of much needed housing in the area.

“Hallam is in a strong position to help meet the new Government’s ambitious housing targets and objectives set out in the draft NPPF revisions.”