'Growth Plan': Chancellor eyes streamlined planning process for offshore wind, new homes, and roads

Michael Holder
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Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget speech expected to set out plans to dilute green planning rules, establish new 'Innovation Zones',and accelerate critical infrastructure development

Kwasi Kwarteng is expected to ditch key green planning rules and accelerate the development process for new offshore wind farms, roads, and new homes, as he sets his sights on "a new era for Britain" driven...

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