Planning reform

New policy paper argues current regulations are failing in 'driving nature recovery or economic growth', as Chancellor promises new push to tackle excessive red tape

Hotly-anticipated Planning and Infrastructure Bill to be introduced to Parliament on Tuesday setting out sweeping reforms to speed up development of new homes, clean power projects, and EV charging networks

The government's current approach to planning reform risks haemorrhaging public support for clean energy and net zero, writes University of Sussex energy policy professor Marie Claire Brisbois

Britain's biggest solar project looks set to be a central battleground in Labour's war against the 'blockers' – could major planning reform enhance or damage support for net zero?

Approval granted to two more large-scale solar farms and accompanying energy storage systems

Government confirms latest phase of sweeping planning reforms designed to accelerate approvals for housing and clean energy infrastructure, but green groups fear weakening of key protections

Steve Reed and Angela Rayner signal intention to revamp a planning system that is currently failing both prospective homeowners and nature

A hugely influential new essay on how to revive the UK's flat-lining economy makes a compelling case for sweeping reforms, but its plan to decarbonise the economy risks delaying the clean energy transition

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to set out vision to boost growth across the UK economy, as she rules out a return to austerity

Government must 'go beyond' proposed revision to Nationally Planning Policy Framework if it wants to turn planning system into an 'economic multiplier', business group warns