Budget 2015 - Planning permissions reform

One of the most relevant points to come out of the Budget 2015 for the construction industry is that of automatic planning permissions which is likely to be granted on all brownfield sites deemed "suitable" under a new "zonal system" across the UK. 

According to a 90-page blueprint called ‘Fixing the Foundations: Creating a more prosperous nation', which is due to be released today, proposals will include much stronger compulsory purchase powers to build on brownfield land, while extra powers will be given to the Mayors of both London and Manchester.

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