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£500 million for environmental planning reforms
The government has announced £500 million for environmental planning reforms, including for the government’s flagship Nature Restoration and Marine Recovery Fund schemes and funding to build capacity in the planning system.
It is hoped the money will help to process planning applications faster and help developers bring their projects to life, without compromising on environmental protections.
Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, said: “People can’t find affordable homes to live in because Britain’s broken planning system has blocked building work, and that’s pushed up prices.
“These changes will get spades in the ground quicker so developers can build the homes families need.
“This is all part of the Government’s Plan for Change that will boost the economy and create jobs by building more homes and also provide new funding from developers to benefit nature.”
Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner said: “We have been stuck with a status quo that has stopped us building the homes we need, and has done nothing for nature’s recovery.
“Communities deserve better, that’s why we’re pushing ahead with our pro-growth reforms to not only deliver vital homes and infrastructure, but drive real, lasting recovery for the environment.
“This is another step towards our 1.5 million homes Plan for Change target which will restore the dream of homeownership, end the housing crisis, and boost economic growth across the country.”
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