Government urges nature groups to help deliver a 'win-win for housebuilding and nature'

James Murray
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Government urges nature groups to help deliver a 'win-win for housebuilding and nature'

Angela Rayner and Steve Reed write to conservation groups seeking 'constructive dialogue' on how to reform planning system to enable faster development and enhanced nature protection

The government has written "to all those working in the environmental sector and who care for our natural environment" urging them to work with Ministers to deliver sweeping planning reforms that can result...

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