Reports: Treasury drawing up plans to scale back nature rules for developers

Michael Holder
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Credit: Kirsty O'Connor / Treasury
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Credit: Kirsty O'Connor / Treasury

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves reportedly tasks Treasury officials with drawing up further planning reforms that could see some environmental protection rules stripped back

The Treasury is reportedly considering yet more reforms to speed up the planning process for new homes and infrastructure, which could see environmental protections scaled back further as the government...

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