Planning Bill Enhanced with New Powers
A last-minute amendment to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill aims to tackle 'blockers' and accelerate stalled projects.
The move is part of a pro-growth package tied to the bill, which ministers claim will "unshackle Britain" from red tape and delays.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed said the system had been "shackled by governments unwilling to overhaul the stubborn planning system that has erected barriers to building at every turn"
- Allow the Housing Secretary to intervene in council decisions on major schemes
- Reduce the time projects spend in the courts
- Accelerate delivery of large developments, including reservoirs and windfarms
Officials estimate the full package could boost the economy by £7.5bn over the next decade.
Author's summary: Planning Bill gets new powers to tackle blockers.
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