Business leaders welcome planning reform
We applaud the Government’s new reforms of the planning system. The construction industry has been suffering, we need more housing and businesses currently find it too difficult to build new premises, so action to relieve those problems is very welcome. Many companies want to invest and expand, and the system should be encouraging them to do so, not deterring them.
– Director General of the Institute of Directors Simon WalkerThe Government is right to revisit this areato take their reforms further. The key to their effectiveness will be in theimplementation of the proposed arrangements. We urge the Government to keepopen the possibility of a blanket holiday from costly section 106 requirementsif necessary.
Government pledges to 'get Britain building'
Planning restrictions are to be relaxed and first time buyers helped with deposits in a new package of reforms aimed to kick start economy.
Will a house building boost save the UK economy?
Is the Government's plans to boost the economy by encouraging house building more, or more of the same?