Planning permission ‘nimby hotspots’ revealed

Research from Churchill Home Insurance reveals the areas of Britain where it is easiest, and hardest, to get planning permission. Since 2017, almost two million have complained about a planning proposal, which equates to 2.2 objections per application. London accounts for a quarter of all complaints (55 for every 1,000 people), followed by the southeast of England (49), the southwest (39) and the east (28). The most common concern cited is private right of access (51%), while loss of views and land and boundary disputes tied for second place (both 50%). Negative impact on property value (43%) and the impact of construction works (39%) completed the top five.

The Sunday Times (03/11/2019)