Pace boost for projects
Series: Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) ; 4 January 2002, 2(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Government has confirmed that schemes of national importance will be fast-tracked through the planning system and decided in principle by parliament. Forthcoming reforms will also give the secretary of state powers to decide whether controversial schemes should go ahead, and to veto parliamentary decisions. National policy statements will be written to cover particular types of projects, such as new airports. "Major Infrastructure Projects: Delivering a Fundamental Change" is available from the DTLR. T: +44 (0) 870 1226 236.| Item type | Current library | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | 1 | Available | 116179-1001 |
Government has confirmed that schemes of national importance will be fast-tracked through the planning system and decided in principle by parliament. Forthcoming reforms will also give the secretary of state powers to decide whether controversial schemes should go ahead, and to veto parliamentary decisions. National policy statements will be written to cover particular types of projects, such as new airports. "Major Infrastructure Projects: Delivering a Fundamental Change" is available from the DTLR. T: +44 (0) 870 1226 236.