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On 13 September 2023, the House of Lords voted against government proposals intended to unlock 100,000 homes between now and 2030 whilst protecting and improving the environment.
Government reforms will streamline and modernise regulation to unlock growth, deliver 1.5 million homes and do more for nature under the Plan for Change
This paper invites views on the government’s proposed new approach to development and nature recovery.
A new approach to development and the environment will boost the number of homes being built
• The plan will drive nature recovery across landscapes and support economic growth, house building and infrastructure development
His reappointment comes as Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, is rewiring and reforming Defra and its arm's-length bodies to unlock growth under the Plan for Change
A new Nature Restoration Fund will accelerate infrastructure projects and enable developers to meet their environmental obligations faster.
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