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Expert panel launched to speed up planning and development
The panel of eight experts will consider ways to simplify the current planning process, with the aim of getting developers onto sites quicker to develop new homes and vital infrastructure.
Lewis said: “Our planning reforms have caught the imagination of communities across the country, allowing them to bring forward developments that are a real benefit to local people.
“However, while many have seized this opportunity, it’s fair to say the process of getting Local Plans in place can sometimes be lengthy and complicated.
“That’s why we’ve brought together this panel of experts to help look at ways to streamline the process. Their first-class advice will help councils push on and deliver the homes and infrastructure that their communities need.”
The panel will consist of: Chair John Rhodes of planning consultants Quod; Adrian Penfold from developers British Land; Richard Harwood QC from legal firm 39 Essex Chambers; Councillor Toby Elliott from Swindon Borough Council; Keith Holland, a retired Senior Planning Inspector; Liz Peace, formerly of the British Property Federation; John Howell MP, member for Henley; and Derek Stebbing, Local Authority Plans Manager for Chelmsford City Council.
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