Environmental regulation reforms to streamline permit processes

Environmental regulation reforms have been announced today to allow low-risk works to go ahead quickly and smoothly. The post Environmental regulation reforms to streamline permit processes appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

MPs ‘deeply concerned’ about government’s proposed new nuclear siting policy

MPs have said they are “deeply concerned” that the government’s proposed new siting policy for new nuclear reactors “fails to present a truly joined-up approach across planning, safety and environmental regulation”. The post MPs ‘deeply concerned’ about government’s proposed new nuclear siting policy appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Environmental exemptions for smaller sites hailed as ‘sensible’ solution

Government plans to strip back environmental restrictions on smaller developments in a bid to accelerate housebuilding have been welcomed by construction leaders as heralding a more proportionate approach to environmental regulation. But nature bodies warned the move left biodiversity net gain (BNG) protections “dead in… The post Environmental exemptions for smaller sites hailed as ‘sensible’ solution appeared first on Construction News.

Single infrastructure regulator recommended as part of environmental regulation reform

The government will be conducting a significant reforms to environmental regulation for the built environment off the back of a major review that found significant shortcomings and recommended a single regulator for major infrastructure projects. The post Single infrastructure regulator recommended as part of environmental regulation reform appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

UK environmental regulation reforms to boost growth and nature

Recommendations have been made for UK environmental regulation reforms to streamline processes for developers and nature groups alike. The post UK environmental regulation reforms to boost growth and nature appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Building Magazine - Net Zero Carbon, a legal viewpoint, 02072020

A liability and contract perspective on how the government commitment to net zero carbon by 2050 will impact the industry