Introduction Of Neighbourhood Planning Bill Welcomed

The housing sector has welcomed the introduction of the Neighbourhood Planning Bill to Parliament.  The government hopes the Bill will simplify how neighbourhood plans can be revised as local circumstances change and ensure plans come into force sooner once approved by local people. Housing and Planning Minister, Gavin Barwell, said: "The Prime Minister has been absolutely clear that we need to build more homes and this Bill is the first of a number of measures to deliver on that.” There will also be a simplifying of the compulsory purchase order process to make it clearer, fairer and faster. Compulsory purchase is always used as a last resort but can be essential in delivering big and complex schemes. Read more on 24dash.