Wednesday 8th February 2012 10.38am
Post your Events CBI Reaction To Conservatives' Planning Green Paper
The CBI commented Monday on the Conservatives’ proposals to reform the planning system, in a green paper called ‘Open Source Planning’.
John Cridland, CBI Deputy Director-General, said:
“The CBI agrees with the Conservatives that the planning system is broken, but it remains to be seen whether these proposals will fix it.
“For the country to enjoy healthy economic growth, we need an effective planning system, and business will judge any incoming government on whether it can make the planning system deliver on time.
“We must replace the UK’s ageing energy infrastructure before the lights go out as a priority, and the Conservative proposals should be judged on their ability to fast track this kind of development.
“We welcome the presumption in favour of approving sustainable planning applications, and the financial incentives for local authorities to encourage development. However, given the natural tendency of constituents to oppose development, it is doubtful that even these incentives are enough.”
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