Planning reforms break Labour’s promise to protect nature, green groups say

Campaigners warn that species such as the hazel dormouse will have fewer protections under the proposed planning reforms (Terry Whittaker) -

The Government’s planning reforms break its manifesto promises to protect and restore the nation’s natural environment, green groups have claimed.

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill going through Parliament overrides existing habitat and nature protections, which the Government considers to be a barrier to housebuilding and economic growth.