Environment secretary Steve Reed has taken charge of direct oversight concerning major transport, energy, and housing projects to avert delays caused by environmental concerns. The government plans to intervene earlier in significant developments like the Heathrow airport expansion, aiming to address issues proactively and avoid rising costs. A new board will be established to monitor over 50 infrastructure projects, signaling a response to previous delays experienced by schemes such as Hinkley Point C. Environmental campaigners may find this move alarming, as it aims to lessen bureaucratic hurdles and expedite development.
Environment secretary Steve Reed has ordered direct oversight of major transport, energy, and housing schemes to prevent projects being delayed by environmental concerns.
Ministers plan to intervene earlier on developments, such as the Heathrow airport expansion, to address issues and avoid increasing costs.
Reed will set up a new board to track over 50 major infrastructure projects, including roads, railways, airports, and power stations.
The move is designed to identify potential challenges early on, amid concerns about over-regulation affecting projects like the HS2 bat tunnel.
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