Scrap the planning permission nightmare

I'm proposing that we drastically simplify the planning permission process to get more houses built quickly. This is needed because the current system is a mess, it's slow, and it's a major barrier to getting new homes built, which is why we've got a housing shortage in the first place. The system is rigged against small builders and individuals who want to self-build, and it's a goldmine for lawyers and consultants who make a living from the bureaucracy.

The current planning permission process is a nightmare, it takes years to get approval, and even then it's often denied on some trivial grounds. This means that builders can't build, and people can't buy, and the whole thing is just a waste of time and money. If we simplified the process, we could get more houses built, and that would bring prices down, which would help people get on the ladder.