Landowner pushback threatens free Land Registry access

The UK government wants to give the public free access to Land Registry data, which would reveal who owns most land in England and Wales. The proposal is meant to aid housebuilding, nature protection, and planning. But campaigners warn that landowners could block the plan. A consultation is now open for eight weeks. Why it matters: If the paywall falls, it could make land ownership more transparent for everyone.

Would knowing who owns nearby land change how you think about development in your area?

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