ENVIRONMENT

Environmental regulations holding back housebuilding

Laws such as those requiring nutrient neutrality in housing developments have resulted in ‘effective moratoria on housebuilding,’ according to a House of Lords committee.

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By Martin Ford | 21 September 2023

Environmental regulations are holding back housebuilding, a report by peers has concluded.

The House of Lords' Built Environment Committee said laws such as those requiring nutrient neutrality in housing developments have resulted in ‘effective moratoria on housebuilding'.

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