Opinion: How do we unlock the planning system without compromising on safety?

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Prime Central London developer Alex Pope explores what could be done to improve the important but demanding Gateway process, which he says is causing 'major issues' in the new-build sector with longer lead times and increased financial pressure on schemes.

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Alex Pope

Co-Founder at VOZA Developments

Alex Pope is Co-Founder of VOZA Developments, a multi-disciplinary property studio based in central London, Hampshire and Jersey.

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