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Reed refuses to rule out fresh planning legislation

Fresh planning legislation could be tabled to strip back environmental protections in an effort to boost the economy by speeding up infrastructure projects.

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By Dan Peters | 12 November 2025
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Fresh planning legislation could be tabled to strip back environmental protections in an effort to boost the economy by speeding up infrastructure projects.

Housing secretary Steve Reed refused to rule out new legislation yesterday.

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