High-rise decision delays caused by outsourced delivery model, says safety regulator

By Joey Gardiner2025-02-04T07:00:00

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Verdicts on whether schemes get green light now taking average of 22 weeks – nearly double original 12 weeks target

Delays in handling applications for high-rise building projects by the new Building Safety Regulator are largely due to the outsourced processing model the organisation has adopted, the regulator has said.

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