Minister draws up plans to speed up infrastructure projects

By Daniel Gayne2022-08-31T07:50:00

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Changes announced by Greg Clark designed to keep lid on escalating costs

Major infrastructure projects could be set for quicker delivery under a new fast-track planning route announced by the secretary of state for levelling up.

Greg Clark announced yesterday that new powers would allow relevant government ministers to set shorter deadlines for examinations of nationally significant infrastructure projects, such as road improvements or offshore wind farms, in England and Wales.

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