Environmental regulations inquiry: committee to hear evidence on community involvement
On Tuesday 2 May, the Built Environment Committee continues its inquiry on the impact of environmental regulations on development.
Meeting details
At 10:45am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
The impact of environmental regulations on development
Chief Executive Officer at Wildlife and Countryside Link
Planning Director at CPRE - The Countryside Charity
Likely topics
The topics that are likely to be covered in this session include:
- The role community groups play in supporting public engagement in environmental assessment and regulation.
- How clearly changes in environmental regulations are communicated to stakeholders involved in the planning process.
- The effectiveness of the current system of public engagement in the planning system in reaching compromise between community groups and other key actors in the development process.
- Public understanding of the balance between economic and social benefits arising from development and potential environmental impacts.
- Whether the housebuilding sector is unfairly bearing the brunt of environmental regulations and community criticism compared to other significant contributors to environmental challenges, such as agriculture.