Planning Rules Debate

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Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Lord Kennedy of Southwark

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Planning Rules

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Arrangement of Business
Tuesday 28th July 2020

(4 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Greenhalgh Portrait Lord Greenhalgh
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My Lords, we cover these standards within existing building regulations, which are updated on a relatively frequent basis. It is then a matter for local authorities to adopt those as part of their local plans.

Lord Kennedy of Southwark Portrait Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op) [V]
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My Lords, I refer the House to my relevant registered interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. Does the noble Lord think that the planning system supports or blocks economic growth?

Lord Greenhalgh Portrait Lord Greenhalgh
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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.

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