Ep133: Are statutory consultees really holding up the planning process and how are ministers likely to address the issue?

In this Deep Dive edition, we’ll be discussing the government’s plans to accelerate the involvement of statutory consultees, such as government agencies, in the planning process. 

We’ll examine why:

• There are concerns about the role of such bodies in planning. 
• How justified these concerns are. 
• How the government is likely to respond to the issue.

We’ll also be rounding up the other key news from the past week to make sure you’re up to speed on all the goings-on in the planning sector. 

Key planning news, and why it’s important, brought to you by the team behind Planning magazine, the leading source of independent intelligence for planning professionals for more than 50 years. Find the latest planning news at planningresource.co.uk and @planningMag 

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