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New measures to boost housebuilding
The government has unveiled new measures to boost housebuilding in what is being described as a 'win-win' for nature and the economy.
The plans are part of wider proposals for the forthcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill. The bill is designed to play a key role in promoting economic growth, unlocking a new scale of delivery for housing and infrastructure.
The proposals include 'common-sense changes' to environmental rules which will support the Government’s commitment to build 1.5 million homes and advance 150 major infrastructure project decisions, while also helping halt and reverse the decline of species and natural habitats.
A new Nature Restoration Fund is planned to enable developers to meet their environmental obligations more quickly and with greater impact.
The proposals set out three steps the government will take to help developers get building while delivering their environmental obligations in a more sensible and strategic way.
Firstly, the government will lead a single strategic assessment and delivery plan for an area instead of an individual site.
Secondly, a public delivery body will consider which actions are needed to address the environmental impact of development across an appropriate area and determine how much developers will pay into the Nature Restoration Fund.
Finally, contributions will be secured from developers to fully fund nature recovery actions.
Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Angela Rayner said: “Getting Britain building means stripping away unnecessary barriers to growth to deliver the homes that we so desperately need.
“For years, vital housing and infrastructure projects have been tied up in red tape leaving communities without the homes, infrastructure and jobs they need.
“Our Plan for Change will put an end to the status quo while restoring nature. It’s win-win for development and our environment, including targeted reforms allowing us to use the economic benefits of growth to fund tangible and targeted action for nature’s recovery.”
Environment secretary Steve Reed said: "We were elected on a mandate to get Britain building again and protect nature.
"But the status quo is blocking the building of homes and failing to protect the environment.
"These reforms will allow tens of thousands of homes to be built while protecting the natural environment we all depend on.”
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