A Bill to remove powers of the Secretary of State in relation to the location of and planning permission for new housing developments; to give local authorities powers to establish requirements on such developments in their area, including requirements on the proportion of affordable and social housing; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
19 September 2019
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This bill would take away the central government's power to decide where new housing goes and who gets planning permission, and would give local authorities the power to set requirements on new developments in their area, including how much affordable and social housing must be built. It aims to put more housing decisions in local hands and tailor development to local needs.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons after its first reading on 13 March 2018; it is in the early stages of its passage through Parliament.
Two Lords amendments in May 2016 were approved with a large majority (around 292 to 197/205). Conservative, DUP and Reform UK were recorded as supporting, while Labour and Liberal Democrats opposed, with other groups mixed.
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13 Mar 2018
Based on 2 recorded votes • Sorted by % Aye
