Planning & policy

Kerslake: NPPF “presumption in favour” is here to stay

By Nick Johnstone2012-02-29T09:15:00

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Sir Bob Kerslake, head of the civil service and permanent secretary to the Communities department, confirmed last night that the government would offer a default “yes” to new development that it defines as “sustainable”, as part of the new planning system.

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