Out-Law News 1 min. read
01 Feb 2013, 4:41 pm
Boles said in a statement that around 100 technical regulations for planning, housing and construction will be removed or amended. The measures will not affect countryside or environmental protections.
Boles also announced the launch of a planning administration review. The review invites views on how the system can be made simpler, clearer and easier for people to use.
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) said that the review will not make any changes to planning policy. However, it will feed into the DCLG's wider work to help deliver a more streamlined, effective and accessible planning system, while maintaining necessary safeguards.
The 'red tape challenge' was launched by the Government in April 2011 with the aim of removing or reducing regulations it believes are "excessive" and a barrier to economic growth.
“We’re streamlining the building system and removing and improving regulations to lift unnecessary burdens where we can, to create a smooth journey through the construction process," said Boles.
“The planning administration theme will build on this and simplify the mechanics of the planning system more,” he said.
“We’re determined to support local economic growth and get Britain building," said Housing Minister Mark Prisk. "Our comprehensive package of housing and construction measures is already helping get the industry back on its feet."
“By removing unnecessary regulations we’re making it easier to build the homes this country needs and create local construction jobs up and down the country,“ Prisk said.
