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Government publishes Planning Bill
28 November 2007
Responding to the publication of the Planning Bill today, Friends of the Earth Planning Advisor, Naomi Luhde-Thompson said:
“The Planning Bill will not tackle climate change as Hazel Blears would have us believe. It will fast track roads, airports and incinerators - substantially adding to the UKs carbon footprint.
“While we welcome moves to simplify the planning system for major infrastructure projects the Government must ensure these projects reduce, not add to, carbon emissions. Planning commissioners, who will make decisions on major projects, must be accountable to Government and public inquiries must give people a real opportunity to have their views heard. “
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Last modified: Jun 2008
