TCPA criticises Jenrick for ‘downplaying planning system's role in addressing climate change'

The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) has accused communities secretary Robert Jenrick of appearing to downplay the importance of addressing climate change through the planning system in comments he made about controversial plans to open a new coal mine in Cumbria.

by Ellie Kahn
Jenrick arriving in Downing Street this week (Pic: Getty)
Jenrick arriving in Downing Street this week (Pic: Getty)

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