BPF welcomes Raynsford's 'commendable' planning review - but raises a few concerns
Former Housing Minister Nick Raynsford published his comprehensive review of the planning system in England earlier this week, outlining a series of ways in which the current 'chaotic patchwork' can be made fit for purpose for the coming decade. It's a "well reasoned" report, says The British Property Federation's Chief Exec, but some proposals could do with more work...
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"Planning in England is less effective than at any time in the post-war era", declares Nick Raynsford's team in the first comprehensive review of the planning system for a generation
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