The Government announces the most radical reforms to our planning system since the Second World War

1 July 2020

The Prime Minister has stated that the Government plans to “bring forward the most radical reforms to our planning system since the Second World War”.

Under what Mr Johnson MP dubbed “project speed,” planning laws would also be streamlined to encourage building.

Further details are expected in the Planning White Paper, which is expected to be published soon.

More details about the announcement can be found by clicking here.

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