Relaxation of Environmental Permitting System
The government has introduced a relaxation of the environmental permitting system, which could save builders up to 16 weeks of waiting time.
The move aims to speed up the construction of new housing and key infrastructure by cutting red tape and removing early holdups for builders.
- Site investigation work is now exempt from green rules.
- The Environment Agency will consider which activities should be exempt from requiring an environmental permit.
- Low-risk activities will have a quicker and more flexible regime.
Many projects, such as solar and onshore windfarms, will be able to be constructed without the need for any environmental permits if certain conditions apply.
The government hopes the move will speed up construction of new housing and key infrastructure by cutting red tape and removing early holdups for builders.
Author's summary: Government relaxes environmental rules to speed up construction.
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