The government’s revised planning framework is a missed opportunity to address the climate crisis by enshrining Britain’s zero carbon target among its requirements, campaigners have said.

The UK Green Building Council said it was disappointed that its advice on net zero had been ignored by the new NPPF which was published yesterday with a heavy focus on building beautifully.

“True sustainability and beauty are clearly intertwined, and this relationship should be central to our discussions around achieving a more sustainable built environment,” said policy officer Philip Box.

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