Reform UK unveils sweeping plans to deregulate planning system
Summary
Reform UK has set out proposals to significantly deregulate the planning system, including scrapping biodiversity net gain requirements, landfill tax, Section 106 payments and most building standards for brownfield housing schemes. The plans would materially reduce planning and development obligations if adopted.
Why it matters
These proposals could affect the planning, viability and compliance context for residential development work, particularly on brownfield sites. Surveyors advising on development, valuation or due diligence would need to track any changes to obligations and standards.
Key points
- Reform UK proposes major deregulation of the planning system.
- The plans include removing biodiversity net gain requirements.
- Section 106 payments and landfill tax could be scrapped for brownfield housing schemes.
- Most building standards on brownfield schemes would be reduced under the proposal.
Organisations:
Reform UK
Regulations:
biodiversity net gain, Section 106, landfill tax
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