UK’s Construction Growth Bill Explained

Unlock the potential of the United Kingdom's built environment with UK’s Construction Growth Bill Explained. This comprehensive course provides an in-depth analysis of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-25, a landmark piece of legislation designed to revitalize the economy, streamline complex planning regimes, and accelerate the delivery of critical national infrastructure.

Guided by FormaGuild UK, you will navigate the legal, economic, and practical intricacies of this transformative Bill. From the government’s ambitious targets of delivering 1.5 million homes and achieving Clean Power by 2030, to the granular details of reforming National Policy Statements and the Town and Country Planning Act, this course covers the essential knowledge required for industry professionals. We examine the economic rationale behind these reforms, including the shift towards full cost recovery for planning services and the strategies to overcome current skills shortages and investment gaps.

Through a structured series of modules, you will gain a robust understanding of the following key topics:

• Strategic Objectives: The milestones for housing delivery, major infrastructure projects, and the transition to clean energy.
• Planning Reforms: Updates to National Policy Statements, modernization of local planning committees, and the introduction of universal strategic planning.
• Infrastructure and Energy: New mechanisms for grid connections, Long Duration Energy Storage support, and reforms to Scottish consenting processes.
• Legal and Procedural Changes: Streamlining Judicial Reviews, reforming Compulsory Purchase Orders, and updating the Highways and Transport and Works Acts.
• Environmental Strategy: The shift from site-by-site assessments to strategic Environmental Delivery Plans and the Nature Restoration Fund.
• Transport and Mobility: Reforms facilitating Electric Vehicle charging networks, road infrastructure, and marine works.
• Market Impact: The implications for Small and Micro Businesses (SMBs), private financing models, and workforce development.

Whether you are a developer, planner, legal professional, or policymaker, this course equips you with the insights needed to navigate the new regulatory landscape. Join us to understand how these measures aim to replace uncertainty with clarity and drive the future of UK construction and infrastructure.