The Conservatives have pledged to abolish Section 106 planning obligations, remove the Environment Agency and end the use of floating bus stops, according to proposals outlined at the party’s conference in Birmingham.
Shadow transport secretary Richard Holden presented the measures as part of a wider transport agenda focused on modernising the system, expanding the use of driverless technology and providing greater support for motorists.
Planning and transport proposals
The commitments were detailed after Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s conference speech. The party said it would repeal rules that it believes delay housebuilding and community development.
The source material does not provide further details on how the proposed changes to Section 106, the Environment Agency or floating bus stops would be implemented.
Holden’s speech formed part of the party’s wider set of policy pledges on transport and development. The proposals were reported on 15 October 2026.