NIC should be given statutory power, says former housing minister

By Jordan Marshall2018-11-20T14:00:00

The Raynsford Review, which has been published today, makes 24 recommendations to overhaul the planning system

The infrastructure watchdog headed up by Sir John Armitt should be given statutory power, according to former housing minister Nick Raynsford.

As part of the Raynsford Review, the former housing minister (pictured) has said the “remit of the National Infrastructure Commission should be enhanced and placed on a statutory footing” to help with national and local planning.

Published today the report, which makes 24 recommendations to overhaul the planning system in England, said the beefed up NIC would be responsible for managing the long-term strategy to guide the sustainable development and set out strategic growth and advice on where special planning arrangements might be needed.

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