THE Valencia region is set to get a new law which aims to cut red tape over permission to build properties on urban land. Critics have voiced concern that the law will lead to a reduction in land for much-needed social housing- something the administration has denied. It aimed to stop urban planning excesses which were prominent during the start of the century- leading to a string of corruption cases. He is concerned that important safeguards for urban planning are being ‘readjusted’. He claims there will be a reduction in land reserved for social housing and for facilities like a school or library.