Relaxation of Environmental Permitting System
The government has announced a relaxation of the environmental permitting system, which could save builders up to 16 weeks of waiting time.
The move aims to speed up construction of new housing and key infrastructure by cutting red tape and removing early holdups for builders.
The Environment Agency will now be empowered to consider which activities should be exempt from requiring an environmental permit, making the regime quicker and more flexible and proportionate for low-risk activities.
- Builders can move forward with projects without waiting for permit approval.
- Site investigations and installation of drainage channels can proceed without delay.
- Certain projects, such as solar and onshore windfarms, may not require environmental permits if conditions are met.
Author's summary: Government relaxes environmental rules to speed up construction.
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