Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Government announces wave of last-minute reforms to planning bill
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Late on Monday night (October 13), the government announced a raft of last-minute amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. The amendments raise questions, including new powers for ministers to overrule local planning decisions and proposals to reduce Natural England’s oversight on more ‘minor’ developments. However, CPRE is concerned about the continued rhetoric from government. […] Read more >
Joined-up planning system needed for net zero success
Monday 29 July 2024
Interim findings from the Aldersgate Group, RenewableUK and CPRE, the countryside charity, show that the planning system for energy infrastructure needs increased strategic direction, stronger resourcing and improved engagement to deliver net zero while protecting landscapes and nature. Click here to download the full report. The final phase of the project, reporting in the autumn, […] Read more >
King’s Speech 2024: Labour should deliver on brownfield-first commitment
Monday 22 July 2024
In a King’s Speech laden with proposed bills, we ask Labour to deliver on its commitments to a brownfield-first approach to housebuilding and ensure a renewables strategy that prioritises solar on rooftops. On the Planning and Infrastructure Bill We welcome Labour’s ambition to build the homes we urgently need. However, they should start with the […] Read more >