planning

Labour has pledged to 'face down vested interests' in unblocking the planning system - but environmental experts have an interest in protecting the natural word, explains IEMA CEO Sarah Mukherjee

Labour government continues to push forward with overhaul of UK planning system, as it looks to accelerate development of new housing and clean energy infrastructure

A new report looks at how Labour can keep the public and nature groups on board with its plans to streamline and speed up planning decisions

Angela Rayner and Steve Reed write to conservation groups seeking 'constructive dialogue' on how to reform planning system to enable faster development and enhanced nature protection

The new government should be wary of repeating old mistakes as it embarks on its promised reforms to the UK's planning system, writes Green Alliance's Shaun Spiers

Roger Harrabin fears Labour's sweeping planning reforms will not be sufficient on their own to get Britain building - and could come with some challenging unintended consequences

Government updates policy statement on onshore wind to remove footnote that meant onshore wind farms in England faced higher planning barriers than other infrastructure projects

Rachel Reeves to declare there is 'no time to waste', as she addresses business leaders for the first time as Chancellor

IEMA warns promised attempt to reform planning system will need to be properly funded

Campaigners set to argue new rules introduced in December discourage councils for aligning planning activity with Climate Change Act