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
The bill would take planning decisions about new housing away from central government and give local authorities power to set rules for developments in their areas, including requirements on affordable and social housing. It also covers related planning matters. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.
The bill is at the second reading in the Commons. If it moves forward, it would proceed to committee stage and further readings; the linked Lords votes show how amendments to the bill have been considered in that House before any final passage.
In two Lords divisions on amendments to the bill in May 2016, government and allied backers voted in favour (around 292 Aye) while Labour and several opposition groups voted against (around 197–205 No). The Conservative Party and allied groups were the main drivers of the Aye votes, with opposition parties including Labour and Liberal Democrats largely voting No. Some smaller parties were recorded as mixed or not voting on these divisions.
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