Planning reform neglects commercial property with 'severe consequences'

Industry leaders have slated the government's planning reform for ignoring commercial property while still calling on the sector to foot the bill for the overhaul. [...]the British Property Federation has fagged concerns that the 80-page consultation does not include a single reference to "...

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Published in:The Estates Gazette 2020-10, p.17-17
Main Author: Rosser, Emma
Format: Article
Language:eng
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Summary:Industry leaders have slated the government's planning reform for ignoring commercial property while still calling on the sector to foot the bill for the overhaul. [...]the British Property Federation has fagged concerns that the 80-page consultation does not include a single reference to "commercial property" and how the sector will handle major changes to developer contributions. Ian Fletcher, head of policy at the BPF, told EG that having a planning regime that is supportive of commercial development will be crucial to the nation's economy and recovery.
ISSN:0014-1240
2059-5123