Government Reveals Environmental Regulation Reforms
The government has announced changes to environmental regulations aimed at boosting housebuilding in England.
Water and flooding minister Emma Hardy has introduced reforms to reduce the waiting time for an environmental permit, which could save builders up to 16 weeks.
- Builders can now move forward with projects, conducting site investigations and installing drainage channels, without waiting for a permit approval.
- The reforms aim to speed up the construction of new housing and key infrastructure by cutting red tape and removing early hold-ups.
The government believes there has "been strong support for proposals for a more proportionate and common-sense attitude to environmental permits"
The reforms are part of wider government action to cut administrative costs for businesses and support the construction of new homes.
Author's summary: Government reforms environmental regulations to boost housebuilding.