The planning system is broken – and it’s the Tories’ fault

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It would be refreshing to see a new government with ministers who will learn their briefs, inject a bit of common sense and do their jobs (PA Wire)

The planning system is broken and it was pathetic to read the report of Michael Gove “bigging up” the Tories housing policy.

One wonders whether the Tories have achieved anything after all their years in power, apart from having some good drinks parties.

I have been waiting for over a year to secure change of use for a former retail high street property I plan to transform into a residential space. A straightforward case and in line with the government’s own pontifications about revitalising the high street. Yet the planners cannot move forward due to a single toilet correctly connected to the drainage system.