Labour's new planning bill threatens more than 5,000 of England's most sensitive natural habitats, according to legal analysis. The legislation, designed to tackle the housing affordability crisis by promising 1.5 million new homes, includes provisions that could weaken environmental protections for sites like the New Forest and Peak District. Wildlife charities express concern over the potential destruction of these vital ecosystems, which are home to threatened British species. Legal experts warn that the bill makes it easier for developers to encroach on protected areas, raising alarm about future biodiversity loss.
Legal analysis reveals that Labour's new planning bill endangers over 5,000 protected natural habitats. Wildlife charities urge legislators to reconsider key aspects of this legislation.
The legislation, aimed at facilitating 1.5 million new homes, risks over 5,000 vital habitats across England, including the New Forest and Peak District moors.
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