Levelling-Up Bill

In May 2022, the Government rolled out the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, proposing changes to English planning law.

What does this mean for you? Fewer chances to have your say on important decisions in your community. Many decisions will be made by the Government, not your local representatives. Plus, the new proposals could weaken environmental protections.

In June 2022, we asked top legal experts Paul Brown QC and Alex Shattock from Landmark Chambers to take a look at the bill. Their verdict? The bill will seriously undermine the rights of local communities.

In September 2023, Alex Goodman KC of Landmark Chambers, prepared a legal opinion on our behalf on the last minute amendments from the Government on nutrient neutrality.  These amendments would have meant planning authorities no longer have to consider nutrient neutrality as a material factor in planning applications. This legal opinion did the job and these were defeated! Read more

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