Easing development ban in coastal areas offers real opportunity to businesses
20/07/09 | 16:49
In proposals outlined today, the Department for Communities and Local Government is considering easing the total ban on building in areas threatened by coastal erosion. Commenting, David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said:
“This is a creative idea that would help boost the local economies of many coastal areas. Easing the blanket ban on development in places threatened by erosion offers entrepreneurs and businesses a real opportunity to create wealth and employment.
“There may be some issues around acquiring the appropriate insurance for these developments, but as long as rigorous safety checks have taken place, there should be no major problems.”
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Notes to Editors:
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is the National Voice of Local Business.
The BCC sits at the heart of a powerful nationwide network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce serving business across the UK, which employ over five million people.