A major overhaul of housing and environmental regulations is set to be unveiled by the Conservatives, aiming to accelerate development and infrastructure projects. The party plans to abolish rules requiring affordable homes and community funding, as well as dismantle key environmental bodies like Natural England and the Environment Agency. Critics may question the impact on green spaces and social housing obligations, while supporters argue the changes will boost growth. The move signals a shift toward deregulation as a central pillar of the government’s economic strategy.
Shadow chancellor will also promise to scrap affordable homes regulations as part of strategy to refocus on growthThe Conservatives will announce a bonfire of regulations including abolishing affordable homes and community funding rules as well as scrapping Natural England and the Environment Agency.The shadow chancellor, Andrew Griffith, will say the party intends to “streamline regulations” that protect nature and oblige developers to include affordable homes and community services such as GP surgeries, to speed up infrastructure and housebuilding. Continue reading...
