Weston Homes blames government for decision to axe 1,100-home Anglia Square development

By Daniel Gayne2024-02-06T16:02:00

Bob Weston says Conservatives have “no understanding” of the housebuilding industry as major development pulled

Weston Homes has blamed the Conservative government for its decision to cancel plans to redevelop a 1,100-home site in Norwich after eight years working on them.

National planning interventions, changes to nutrient neutrality rules and the impact of building safety reforms were identified by the Essex-based housebuilder as among the key causes for the scheme’s failure.

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