Research and analysis

Evaluation of flexi-permit trials

This report is an evaluation of the flexi-permit trials delivered between February and July 2025.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
• Published: 9 April 2026

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Evaluation of flexi-permit trials: executive summary

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Evaluation of flexi-permit trials

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The flexi-permit trial tested whether consolidating multiple permits under a “flexi-permit” could reduce administrative burden and improve delivery efficiency.

The trial and an underpinning evaluation framework were developed in Phase 1 of the 2-phase project, concluding with a final report, dated October 2024. Phase 2 involved trial recruitment, delivery and evaluation. The trial was delivered over the period February to July 2025.

Published 9 April 2026