The service, now up and running will provide dedicated support for developers of nationally significant infrastructure projects at the pre-application stage of the planning application process.
Speaking at the National Infrastructure Planning Association annual conference, Planning Minister Nick Boles said the service was open for business and ready to help developers keen to get their scheme off the ground as soon as possible.
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Mr Boles said: "Planning delays help no one. They bring uncertainty for local people and local firms and can deter new investment all together. Our new 1-stop-shop is open for business and I urge developers to get in touch as soon as they have a project in mind.
"This government is determined to deliver a swifter, more efficient and streamlined process to speed up planning decisions, boost infrastructure and commercial development, create jobs and encourage economic growth."
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