Construction reacts to Queen’s Speech

By Tom Lowe2021-05-11T13:43:00

Major planning overhaul at centre of government’s agenda for the year

Sweeping reforms to planning laws were at the centre of today’s Queen’s Speech as the government set out its agenda for what could be a watershed year for the construction industry.

The Planning Bill is set to be brought before parliament this autumn and is expected to include proposals to scrap Section 106 agreements and replace it with a new Infrastructure Levy.

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