Planning: Net Zero Emissions Targets Debate
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Lord Vaizey of Didcot
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Planning: Net Zero Emissions Targets
Lord Vaizey of Didcot Excerpts(3 years, 9 months ago)
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Lord Greenhalgh (Con)
My Lords, we believe that the current National Planning Policy Framework is clear on how planning plays an important part, but we will look to ensure that the guidance is optimised for our planning inspectors, who play an important role in ensuring that we reach the net-zero economy that we all want.
Lord Vaizey of Didcot (Con)
My Lords, with the news last week that Germany has reached a tipping point in the sale of electric vehicles, is it not now possible to use planning policy to make a step change and ensure that all new developments include superfast broadband, solar panels and electric vehicle charging points?
Lord Greenhalgh (Con)
My Lords, we are moving ahead with the future homes standard. I am sure that this takes into account the points that my noble friend raised and that we will be ready, in 2025, with standards that will drive the net-zero objective.