Planning and Infrastructure Bill amendments add nature safeguards

The Government has announced proposed amendments to Part 3 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill currently at the Lords Committee Stage. The amendments have been published alongside a policy statement stating that the Government respects the need to prioritise the avoidance of harm to wildlife and recognises that environmental protections are not a barrier to growth.

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