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Relaxed planning rules means more work for SMEs

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  1. Martin I couldn’t agree more

  2. Whilst any government initiative to stimulate an immediate increase in construction orders, particualrly for SMEs, is to be welcomed. That said I fear that simply focusing on a relaxation planning permission for extensions is a red herring.

    Surely, the government would be better advised to cut the rate of VAT on extensions and refurbishments to say 5%.

    Not only would this have the potential to stimulate immediate growth but more importantly would be another very effective nail in the coffin of the ‘grey economy’.

    What we really need is a combination of measures that will stimulate new orders and at the same time help increase the tax revenues of the Treasury.

    Sorry, but in my opinion the simple ‘8m extension initiative’ isnt going to do very much for the industry.

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