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UK Inquiry: Nature Boosts Housing, Not Hinders Growth

11/16/2025

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A UK inquiry by the Environmental Audit Committee found nature is not an obstacle to housing growth, contradicting ministers' claims.
Toby Perkins, chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, says a healthy environment supports resilient communities.
The report says housing targets are missed due to ecology and planning shortages.
It warns a planning bill could weaken protections by letting developers fund a nature recovery fund to bypass obligations.

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A UK inquiry by the Environmental Audit Committee found nature is not an obstacle to housing growth, contradicting ministers' claims.
Toby Perkins, chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, says a healthy environment supports resilient communities.
The report says housing targets are missed due to ecology and planning shortages.
It warns a planning bill could weaken protections by letting developers fund a nature recovery fund to bypass obligations.