Tories to pledge to scrap Environment Agency and Natural England
The UK Conservative Party plans to abolish the Environment Agency and Natural England as part of a strategy to deregulate housebuilding and stimulate economic growth. The proposal aims to reduce housing costs by removing net-zero requirements and affordable housing mandates.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in environmental and housing policy that could have major implications for UK climate goals and urban development.
The Conservatives will pledge measures they claim would cut the price of a new home by £50,000, including by scrapping net zero regulations on housebuilding. Stock Photo The Conservatives will pledge measures they claim would cut the price of a new home by £50,000, including by scrapping net zero regulations on housebuilding. Stock Photo Conservative conference 2026 Tories to pledge to scrap Environment Agency and Natural England Shadow chancellor will also promise to scrap affordable homes regulations as part of strategy to refocus on growth
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Conservatives will announce a bonfire of regulations including abolishing affordable homes and community funding rules as well as scrapping Natural England and the Environment Agency .
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