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Will the Growth and Infrastructure Bill turn the tide for the construction industry?

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Published on: 30 October 2012

Published by a LexisNexis Construction expert

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How will this announcement affect infrastructure projects?
How will the new proposals impact on the construction industry?
What are the key changes proposed to the planning regime? What have been the problems with the current system?
What will the introduction of means to vary consents mean for the industry? How will this impact on contracts/collateral contracts? Do you envisage legal difficulties arising?
How will the removal of the double charge on planning levy affect the construction industry?
Do these new laws present any problems?
Do you think the opportunity to renegotiate section 106 agreements will achieve the desired aim of kick starting development which would otherwise be economically unfeasible?

Article summary

Construction analysis: Will the Growth and Infrastructure Bill revitalise the construction industry? Peter Jansen, construction partner at Penningtons Solicitors LLP comments on the impact of the Bill on the construction industry.

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