The Gateway 2 approval process, designed to ensure safety in higher-risk buildings and developments (above 18 m or seven storeys), has become one of the most significant challenges facing the sector. Despite a statutory turnaround time of 12 weeks, applications are currently taking 25 to 40 weeks on average, with some projects experiencing delays of over two years. These prolonged timelines are placing considerable strain on development programmes, budgets and investor confidence, while...
