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 has introduced reforms aimed at reducing the waiting time for an environmental permit, which could save builders up to 16 weeks.
- Builders will be able to move forward with projects while waiting for permit approval
- Site investigations and drainage channel installations can be conducted during this time
The government believes there has “been strong support for proposals for a more proportionate and common-sense attitude to environmental permits”.
These changes 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 aim to reduce waiting time for environmental permits.
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