Gove says new planning rules will ‘drive greener development’

By Emily Twinch2022-06-09T14:46:00

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But opposition MPs criticise Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill for no mention of zero carbon

The national planning policy framework to be published next month will aim to “drive up improved environmental outcomes”, Michael Gove has told the House of Commons.

The housing secretary made the comments following criticism of the lack of green commitments in the government’s flagship Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, which had its second reading in the House of Commons yesterday afternoon.

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