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ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SCHEMES Do the government proposals to streamline consultation on energy and infrastructure schemes risk unforeseen consequences?
Hannah McGinn, an Associate Partner at Carter Jonas, examines the government's proposal to streamline consultation on nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) to save time and money. While welcoming the ambition for a 'Clean Energy Powerhouse,' she cautions that "streamlining must not become a euphemism for sidelining". She argues that reducing consultation risks future public resistance and suggests improving the process through digital tools and a tiered appro
Hannah McGinn
6 min read
REORGANISATION AND HOUSEBUILDING Is local government reorganisation compatible with the government’s housebuilding targets?
Victoria Yeandle, a Chartered Town Planner, explores the paradox between the government's ambitious 1.5 million homes target and the disruption caused by local government reorganisation. While long-term benefits like pooled resources are possible, the short-term reality is that merging councils may abandon local plans and destabilise decision-making, likely delaying rather than expediting the planning process.
Victoria Yeandle
4 min read
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