Planning Rules Debate

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Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Earl of Clancarty

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Planning Rules

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Arrangement of Business
Tuesday 28th July 2020

(4 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Greenhalgh Portrait Lord Greenhalgh
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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.

Earl of Clancarty Portrait The Earl of Clancarty (CB) [V]
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My Lords, what guarantees can the Minister give that we will not lose to commercial development buildings used, or empty buildings that might be used, for arts and cultural purposes at a time when those activities are extremely vulnerable? That is so important for communities and the country.

Lord Greenhalgh Portrait Lord Greenhalgh
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My Lords, certain uses—such as theatres, pubs and other venues—are protected in the planning rules. This will continue to ensure that we have entirely the sorts of uses that the noble Lord is seeking to protect.

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