Delays hit highest level in 12 months

Delays hit highest level in 12 months - 2001 - Construction News (6718) 31 May 2001, 4(1) .

A survey for Construction News by Glenigan reveals that planning delays have hit their highest level for more than a year. On average it takes more than 12 months from submitting a planning application, to work starting on site across all construction sectors. These delays are occuring despite a campaign to speed up the planning process. Table shows detail of planning delays by type of development.


PLANNING DELAY
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
BPF
HOUSEBUILDERS FEDERATION