Picture the scene. In the back of a taxi on the way to giving a speech about housing, a Minister solicits ideas from their team for putting “ rocket boosters ” under housebuilding. “Come on people! We need to tear up planning rules and allow more homes to be built in urban areas where they are most needed!” “Brownfield passports, Minister?” “Go on”. “Well, developments on brownfield land could be fast-tracked for approval as long as they meet high design and quality standards. Less wasted space in cities. Fewer bungalows and more dense housing in high demand areas.” “Splendid....” There we have it. A brownfield passport policy paper and a call for evidence on options to further increase certainty in relation to brownfield development that includes bold proposals that provide far greater clarity as to the principle, scale, and form of brownfield development with a view to lowering the risk, cost and uncertainty associated with securing planning permissions.’ Flippancy aside for one mom
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