New-builds face being scrapped over river pollution fears, investigation finds

100,000 new-builds in England and Wales are at risk due to restrictions on developments pressuring authorities to hit phosphate pollution targets in waterways. Homes set to be built across the UK face being delayed or even being scrapped because of river pollution which could cost the economy £16bn, a BBC investigation uncovered.  Experts have reported … Continue reading New-builds face being scrapped over river pollution fears, investigation finds