George Osborne Tears Up Planning Laws So Londoners Can Add Storeys to Homes

Set to be unveiled today, George Osborne is setting forth a new policy initiative that will allow London homeowners to build extra storeys on to their properties (at least up to the level of their neighbour’s property) without needing local council planning approval.

The new policy will also increase compulsory purchase powers. http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/jul/09/osborne-tears-up-planning-laws-londoners-build-extra-storeys-on-homes

Source: The Guardian