Planning Rules

Baroness Thomas of Winchester Excerpts
Tuesday 28th July 2020

(3 years, 8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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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.

Baroness Thomas of Winchester Portrait Baroness Thomas of Winchester (LD) [V]
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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 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.