英国制造商组织：2026破除增长障碍：改革规划制度以释放英国制造业投资潜力洞察报告（英文版）（16页）.pdf

1、Unblocking Growth:FIXING PLANNING TO UNLOCK UK MANUFACTURING INVESTMENTExecutiveSummaryManufacturing investment is rooted in bricks and mortar,and by its very nature depends on planning.However unglamorous planning rules may seem,expanding capacity,upgrading facilities and investing in low carbon te

2、chnologies all hinge on timely and predictable planning decisions.Yet evidence from the nations manufacturers suggests the current system is too often a source of friction rather than a driver of growth.This report finds that planning is not simply a technical constraint,it is fundamentally a growth

3、 issue.Almost half of manufacturers say the planning system is slowing their ability to grow or invest,while only a small minority say it actively supports growth.Looking beyond individual business experience,nearly half rate the system as ineffective,pointing to a wider lack of confidence in how th

4、e system functions overall and whether it is aligned with economic priorities.Taken together,this suggests that even where planning is not directly constraining firms,it is too rarely operating as an enabler of investment and growth.Crucially,the biggest impact of planning is not always canceled pro

5、jects,but rising costs.Manufacturers most commonly report that delays increase costs,eroding the viability of investment even when projects eventually proceed.Alongside delay,manufacturers highlight deep structural barriers:complexity,high compliance costs and inconsistent decision-making across aut

6、horities,creating a system that is hard to navigate,expensive to engage with and unpredictable in its outcomes.Manufacturers are also clear about what would help.Strong majorities support clearer spatial planning and coordinated regional approaches to land use,alongside stronger strategic or mayoral