Labour promises ‘seismic reforms’ as it introduces major planning Bill
The Government has promised to “unleash seismic reforms” to the planning system as it publishes major new legislation on Tuesday. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is expected to include wide-ranging reforms, including streamlining the planning process, changing the way developers meet environmental obligations, and giving communities near new electricity pylons money off their energy bills. Along with recent changes to national planning policy, Labour hopes the legislation will help deliver […]