Prime Minister Boris Johnson says within the Paper – ‘Thanks to our planning system, we have nowhere near enough homes in the right places. People cannot afford to move to where their talents can be matched with opportunity. Businesses cannot afford to grow and create jobs. The whole thing is beginning to crumble, and the time has come to do what too many have for too long lacked the courage to do – tear it down and start again.’
The proposals aim to ‘streamline and modernise the planning process, improve outcomes on design and sustainability, reform developer contributions, and ensure more land is available for development where it is needed.’
Below are some points of note within the White Paper for anyone interested in the development of land and the creation of new homes:
The consultation will last for 12 weeks from 6th August 2020. Should you wish to view the White Paper in full, its associated documents, or respond to the White Paper please follow the link – https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/planning-for-the-future.
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