Planning Rules Debate
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Baroness Thomas of Winchester
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(4 years, 5 months ago)
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Lord Greenhalgh
My Lords, the planning system can be improved. We are seeking to do that through the measures that we have outlined as a Government, and will continue to do so with more planning reforms to be announced.
Baroness Thomas of Winchester (LD) [V]
My Lords, can the Minister guarantee that changes to the planning rules will not mean fewer accessible homes for disabled people, such as 50 year-old Daniel, who has to live in a care home for elderly people due to the lack of accessible homes?
Lord Greenhalgh
My Lords, I point out that the National Planning Policy Framework is clear that local planning authorities are expected to identify all types of housing, including the housing outlined by the noble Baroness.