Last-minute amendment to Planning and Infrastructure Bill a ‘dangerous erosion of democracy’ – CPRE
Original Article Summary
Industry body calls for reform of the 'broken' housing market and investment in a planning system that serves communities, not just major developers
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Government introduces controversial last-minute amendments to Planning Bill giving ministers power to override local planning rejections and restrict judicial reviews, sparking strong criticism from CPRE as 'dangerous erosion of democracy'.
Investor Relevance
These changes could significantly speed up planning approvals for residential developments by reducing local authority power to reject applications and limiting legal challenges, potentially improving development timelines and reducing planning risk for investors.
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