Govt plans to cut red tape

25/03/2008

The government hopes to reduce bureaucratic hurdles with a new planning review.

Planning Applications: A faster and more responsive system, will look at how the planning application process can be made more efficient.

"By removing red tape and unblocking the bottlenecks that are slowing down applications, we can create a planning system for people that makes it is easier to apply, easier to be heard and easier to be green," said communities secretary, Hazel Blears.

The review will look to address the unnecessary duplication of paperwork, the slow resolution of disputes and will encourage councils to better use technology to keep people informed of developments.

Housing and planning minister Caroline Flint added: "By modernising the system and using new technology we can save everyone time and money and deliver the kind of effective and responsive planning service people deserve."

Workers looking for construction jobs currently have plenty to choose from, the preparations for the London Olympics have boosted the number of people working in building jobs in London.

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