Planning Laws: Basements Debate

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Lord Campbell-Savours

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Planning Laws: Basements

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Thursday 12th March 2015

(9 years, 8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Portrait Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
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Again, I say to my noble friend that Building Regulations prevent and can limit the time of working. When such instances occur, they should be taken up with the local authority.

Lord Campbell-Savours Portrait Lord Campbell-Savours (Lab)
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My Lords, if an applicant was required to prove need, most of the applications would stop.

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Portrait Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
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That is a matter for the local authority and its planning body.