Understanding the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
The government has introduced the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which proposes significant reforms to the planning system. NFU Countryside Adviser Poppy Sherborne explains the implications of the emerging environmental planning policies within this Bill for businesses.
The Bill is currently progressing through Parliament, with policies continuing to evolve and subject to change. This article examines key environmental policies introduced under part three of the Bill and their potential impact on the farming industry as the government aims to streamline the planning process in England.
The policies within the Bill continue to evolve and are subject to change.
- The Planning and Infrastructure Bill proposes major reforms to the planning system.
- The Bill is currently working its way through Parliament.
- Part three of the Bill introduces key environmental policies that could affect the farming industry.
Author's summary: The Planning and Infrastructure Bill reforms the planning system.