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Planning policy is still not up to scratch on sustainability

John Alker, UKGBC

03 May 2018 •

Proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework are a missed opportunity for green buildings, argues UKGBC's John Alker

The National Planning Policy Framework is a crucial lever of government policy, which dictates the physical places and spaces in our everyday lives - and therefore has a huge impact on sustainability and...

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