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NIMBYism is 'holding rural communities back', according to a CLA poll

Just 19 per cent believe objectors have a positive impact on the countryside

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock • 2 min read
NIMBYism is 'holding rural communities back', according to a CLA poll

NIMBYism is holding rural communities across England back, according to a poll, with just 19 per cent of respondents believing those who object to development have a positive impact on the countryside....

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