Since 2008, England and Wales have used a separate planning system for major infrastructure projects. Developers bypass local planning authorities and submit their applications directly to the government’s Planning Inspectorate, which then assesses whether or not the proposed project is in line with national policy. The Secretary of State responsible for energy, which is now Grant Shapps, then gives the final sign-off. Yet the effectiveness of this regime is clearly on the wane. A key reason is the failure of … read more »
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