2021 saw 30% of UK rejected planning applications overturned, costing taxpayers over £30m amid housing shortage; politicians aim to reform.
UK's strained planning system, due to underfunding and rising NIMBYism, costs taxpayers record amounts for developers' successful appeals of rejected planning applications, with 30% of rejected applications overturned in 2021. Over £30 million was spent on handling these appeals, amidst an acute housing shortage. Politicians aim to reform the system to improve housing conditions.
April 29, 2024
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