All 1 Debates between Lord Sharma and Neil Carmichael

Mon 17th Jan 2011

Localism Bill

Debate between Lord Sharma and Neil Carmichael
Monday 17th January 2011

(13 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Sharma Portrait Alok Sharma
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My hon. Friend makes an interesting point, and I am sure that the Minister will take it up when he responds to the debate.

The perception is that there is little upside for local communities in taking larger developments in their area. All such developments seem to offer is more traffic, more congestion, more pressure on local public services, the loss of valuable green spaces and amenities, and a detrimental impact on the local environment. Overall, the current planning system seems to lead, in many larger development proposals, to a gladiatorial contest, pitting local residents against the might and resources of developers.

Neil Carmichael Portrait Neil Carmichael
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Will my hon. Friend give way?