The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has the potential to alter significantly the judicial review process for infrastructure and planning decisions. The Bill aims to accelerate major infrastructure projects by curbing delays and legal costs. Environmental campaigners who fear that the Bill weakens vital checks on projects at protected sites will mobilise and look for opportunities to use judicial review tactically and symbolically. As the Bill progresses, we expect increased advocacy and litigation from campaigners committed to preserving environmental protections and ensuring robust oversight of planning decisions. Legal indemnity insurers can expect an uptick in enquiries for judicial review cover as developers face risks arising from the storms created by these reforms.




