Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, has welcomed the Conservative Government's announcement that it was reform EU 'nutrient neutrality' laws which will unlock house building across the country.
With the UK now outside of the European Union the Government is able to remove this red tape and ensure over 100,000 new homes by 2030, boost the economy by up to £18 billion and support 50,000 jobs.
Currently, legacy EU laws on nutrient neutrality are blocking the delivery of new homes, including cases where planning permission has already been granted. Nutrients entering our rivers are a real problem, but the contribution made by new homes is very small. These laws which originate from Brussels put a block on new homes in certain areas – taking away control over what is built, and when, from local people.
This plan will not come at the expense of the environment and the Government is also announcing tougher sewage rules for water companies; doubling funding for mitigation schemes to more than offset the small environmental impact of new homes; and a £225 million investment to help farmers reduce the impact of agriculture on the environment.
Milton Keynes North MP Ben Everitt has been calling for this change from the Government as part of his work as chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Housing Market and Housing Delivery and has welcomed this move.
He said: "Scrapping this EU red tape is a huge step towards unlocking housing for the next generation"