Government Reveals Environmental Regulation Reforms
The government has announced changes to environmental regulations in an effort to boost housebuilding in England.
Water and flooding minister Emma Hardy announced the reforms, which aim to reduce the waiting time for an environmental permit.
- Builders could save up to 16 weeks of waiting by moving forward with projects.
- Site investigations and drainage channel installations can be conducted without waiting for a permit approval.
The government believes there has "been strong support for proposals for a more proportionate and common-sense attitude to environmental permits"
The reforms aim to speed up the construction of new housing and key infrastructure by cutting red tape and removing early hold-ups for builders.
Author's summary: Government reforms environmental regulations to boost housebuilding.