Campaigners say government planning reforms a ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle climate crisis

By Elizabeth Hopkirk2021-07-21T08:30:00

Source: UK Green Building Council

Nation’s net zero target should be enshrined in new NPPF, says Green Building Council

The government’s revised planning framework is a missed opportunity to address the climate crisis by enshrining Britain’s zero carbon commitment among its requirements, campaigners have said.

The UK Green Building Council said it was disappointed that its advice on net zero had been ignored by the new NPPF which was published yesterday after several months of consultation, with a heavy focus on building beautifully.

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