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Bob Weston says green regulations are adding 20% to build costs as housebuilder pulls 1,100-home scheme
The founder of Weston Homes has called for a full review of the burden of regulations on housebuilders.
Last week, the Essex-based builder decided to cancel plans for a 1,100-home site in Norwich after eight years of work, blaming national planning interventions, net neutrality rules and building safety reforms, among other factors.
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