Byers to curb opposition at planning inquiries

Byers to curb opposition at planning inquiries - 2001 - Financial Times 18 June 2001, 2 Urban Environment Today 21 June 2001, 1 Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) 22 June 2001, 1(2) .

Transport and planning secretary, Stephen Byers, has pledged to push forward plans to curb opposition to large infrastructure projects at public inquiries. The move, which will anger environmental groups, is part of Labour's attempts to end lengthy enquiries, and streamline planning procedures.


PLANNING INQUIRIES
GOVERNMENT POLICY
OPPOSITION