News

​New government sets out plans for housing and infrastructure in first King’s Speech

By 2024-07-17T11:58:00

Kings Speech 2024

Legislation aiming to speed up approvals among 35 new draft bills

King Charles has set out the new Labour government’s legislative priorities for the year, with reforms to the planning system for housing and infrastructure high on the agenda. 

As expected, the King’s Speech included a Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which committed to making improvements to the local planning system by “modernising” planning committees and increasing their capacity. 

…

Already registered? Login here

To continue enjoying Building.co.uk, sign up for free guest access

Existing subscriber? LOGIN

 

Stay at the forefront of thought leadership with news and analysis from award-winning journalists. Enjoy company features, CEO interviews, architectural reviews, technical project know-how and the latest innovations.

  • Limited access to building.co.uk
  • Breaking industry news as it happens
  • Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

Get your free guest access  SIGN UP TODAY

Gated access promo

Subscribe now for unlimited access

 

Subscribe to Building today and you will benefit from:

  • Unlimited access to all stories including expert analysis and comment from industry leaders
  • Our league tables, cost models and economics data
  • Our online archive of over 10,000 articles
  • Building magazine digital editions
  • Building magazine print editions
  • Printed/digital supplements

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

View our subscription options and join our community