planning

The government's new planning reforms could unleash a new wave of essential green infrastructure or scar the UK with car-dependent suburban sprawl – and it is too early to tell which

Ministers unveil long-awaited proposals to streamline planning system, sparking fierce criticism from environmental and housing groups

Environment Secretary George Eustice announces £9m for policy pilots as he promises to 'build back greener' after Covid-19 and Brexit

Ministers hope that move to cut red tape and streamline planning processes could help treble UK energy storage capacity

CPRE urges government to put in place net zero targets for land-use, invest in nature restoration, and ensure planning system considers climate impacts

Campaigners hope precedent set by high profile Heathrow ruling could force government into a rethink over continued support for new fossil fuel projects

North Somerset Councillors voted to against plans to expand Airport's capacity from 10 to 12 million, citing environmental concerns

Campaigning climate lawyers warn they will bring legal challenges against councils who fail to demonstrate action to tackle the climate emergency

Government must give local planning authorities more power and money to enable carbon neutral buildings and infrastructure systems if UK is to meet net zero target, industry group warns

Government warns developers as Norfolk council attracts criticism for cliff-face nets which prevent birds from nesting