What it is: The Conservative Party has launched a ‘green paper’ of changes it would make to the planning system if it wins power at the 2010 general election.

When it came out: 22 February 2010

Why it is important: The Conservatives plan some major changes to the planning system including giving local residents more powers over planning policy in their area, abolishing the Infrastructure Planning Commission, and introducing third party rights of appeal.

To read the full document click here: Open Source Planning green paper

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