Ms Nusrat Ghani
MP for Sussex Weald · Conservative · United Kingdom
“Before we come to the urgent question, I must say how disappointing it is that the Government were not forthcoming with a proactive ministerial statement on this matter. The disruption to aviation and the impact on many constituents has been considerable.”
“The point of order and its content are not a matter for the Chair. I have not been notified of any Minister coming forward at this point, but I have only just come into the Chair. If the hon.”
“(3) Regulations under section 14Z45B must provide that, where an out-of-hospital service is to be provided to a patient, the integrated care board must— (a) offer the patient a choice of at least two providers capable of providing the service, which may include NHS bodies and independent sector providers approved to provide that service u…”
“(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the relevant requirements are— (a) that the special educational provision set out in section F of an EHC plan meets the needs identified by an EHC needs assessment; (b) that ICBs can be required to provide such special educational provision; (c) that ICBs must provide such special educational provis…”
“(3) The Charter must— (a) set out the fundamental principles and responsibilities for assessing whether a data sharing partnership is in the interest of the public and the NHS; (b) include the primary goal of protecting people’s privacy and their data from exploitation, while promoting trust in data systems and the handling of health data…”
“(2) Arrangements under subsection (1) must, so far as reasonably practicable, provide for— (a) general practitioners, dentists, pharmacists and other relevant primary care professionals to work together as part of integrated local primary care teams; (b) the sharing of relevant patient information between those professionals through secur…”
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“(2) Where the authority considers that the extension of a small or medium sized property would have a detrimental impact on the availability and affordability of such properties in the authority’s area, the authority may not grant permission for the proposed development.” New clause 123— Notices — “(1) Where a party is required to publish a notice relating to proposed or prospective development, such a requirement may be satisfied by the relevant party providing the information to be included in such a notice to— (a) affected individuals directly; (b) a relevant parish or local authority. (2) Where there is no relevant parish authority, the requirement under this section is satisfied if the relevant party notifies the nearest equivalent authority.”
“(2) For the purposes of this section, “living or social spaces” include bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and other private or communal rooms or spaces used for social or recreational purposes or for the preparation or consumption of food, but does not include garages or other rooms or spaces used primarily for the purposes of storage.” New clause 122— Availability of small and medium sized properties to be considered — “(1) When considering an application for development which would increase the size or number of bedrooms in a residential property which has a maximum of two bedrooms, a local planning authority must consider the availability and affordability of small and medium sized properties in the authority’s area.”
“(2) It is permitted to— (a) develop any such part of the building for the purposes of dwellinghouses; (b) include in development safe access and egress to the new dwellinghouses; that does not require any such access and egress through the existing retail or commercial premises.” New clause 119— Internal Drainage Boards to be statutory consultees — “In Schedule 4 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, after paragraph (zf) insert— zg Development falling within any area covered by an Internal Drainage Board The relevant Internal Drainage Board”” New clause 120— Accessibility standards for new homes— “(1) It is a condition of any grant of planning permission for new homes that— all planned homes meet Building Regulations M4(2) (accessible and adaptable dwellings); and the relevant number of homes, as set out in the following table, must meet Building Regulation M4(3) (wheelchair user dwellings)— Number of homes in development Number required to meet Building Regulation M4(3) Up to and including 9 homes A minimum of 1 home Exceeding 9 homes 10% of all homes, rounded to the nearest whole number” New clause 121— Residential development on flood plains — “(1) Where a development involves the building of residential accommodation on a flood plain, no living or social spaces may be located on ground level.”
“New clause 117— Development consent for betting shops above street level — “A planning authority must not consider any application for development consent— (a) for a new betting shop, or (b) to change the use of an existing building to, or to include, a betting shop, unless the relevant premises proposed to function as a betting shop are at least one storey above street level.” New clause 118— Development of dwellinghouses above shops — “(1) This section applies where an application for development consent proposes to develop any part of a building which is— (a) part of a retail or commercial premises, and (b) is at least one story above ground level.”
“(3) The Secretary of State must make provision for the creation, publication and maintenance of a register of heritage trees in respect of which heritage tree preservation orders have been made. (4) For the purposes of this section, “heritage tree” means a tree listed as such by Natural England on grounds of exceptional historic, landscape, cultural or ecologic importance. (5) Natural England must create, publish and maintain a list of heritage trees in England for the purposes of this section.” This new clause provides for the protection of heritage trees.”
“(2) The Secretary of State must make provision by regulations for heritage tree preservation orders, which must include provision— (a) for a heritage tree to have all the protections afforded to a tree by a tree preservation order under section 198 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990; (b) requiring the owner of a heritage tree, or any other occupier of the land where the tree stands, to advertise appropriately its status as such, and the penalties for harming it, to persons approaching the tree or planning activities in its vicinity; (c) enabling the responsible planning authority, Natural England or the Secretary of State to order the owner of a heritage tree or any other occupier of the land where the tree stands to take specified reasonable steps to maintain and protect the tree and, if the owner or occupier does not take such steps in reasonable time, to take such steps itself and to recover the reasonable cost of doing so from the owner or occupier; (d) for the responsible planning authority, Natural England, the Secretary of State or another prescribed responsible body to enter into an agreement with the owner or occupier about the care and preservation of the heritage tree (a “heritage tree partnership agreement”), including about costs; (e) for additional or higher penalties for breach of a heritage tree preservation order.”
“(4) A local planning authority must prevent any development of land designated as Green Belt under this section for a minimum period of 20 years starting on the day on which it is so designated.” This new clause would ensure that a local planning authority can identify land which it deems necessary to protect from development. New clause 116— Heritage tree preservation orders — “(1) A local planning authority may make a heritage tree preservation order in respect of a heritage tree.”
“(2) It is necessary to protect land from development under subsection (1) if such protection would— (a) limit the expansion of large built-up areas; (b) prevent neighbouring towns merging into one another; (c) preserve the setting and special character of historic towns; and (d) encourage the development of previously-developed land in urban areas. (3) A local planning authority may designate as Green Belt any land identified under subsection (1) as necessary to protect, including undeveloped land within, and green wedges of land that extend into, built up areas.”
“New clause 113— New towns to contribute towards social housing targets — “In any national or local plan or strategy which sets targets for the building of new social housing, houses built as part of new towns may contribute to the meeting of such targets.” This new clause would ensure that new towns contribute to social housing targets. New clause 115— Identification and protection of Green Belt — “(1) Within two years of the passing of this Act, a local planning authority must identify land within its area which it is necessary to protect from development.”
“2) — “Where an application proposes— (a) to develop more than 10 houses, and (b) that at least 20% of the houses to be developed will be social housing, no amendment to the amount of social housing to be developed may be made if the amendment reduces the amount of social housing below 20% of the houses to be developed if the reason for the amendment is the viability to the applicant.” This new clause would prevent developers from seeking to reduce commitments to provide social housing on the grounds of viability.”
“(2) Before granting permission for such development, a local planning authority must consider whether the statement of service charges— (a) proposes service charge models which are fair, affordable, appropriate, and limited to services directly accessible to the residents; (b) includes provision for annual, itemised breakdowns of applicable service charges to be provided to residents; (c) provides for service charges to not apply where units are used as temporary emergency accommodation for individuals or families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.” New clause 112— Requirement to undertake planned affordable housing construction (No.”
“(2) The Secretary of State must take steps to support the development of housing on brownfield sites. (3) Steps to be taken under subsection (2) may include– (a) the disapplication of certain planning requirements or regulations; (b) exemption from certain consultation requirements.” New clause 111— Statements of service charges — “(1) Where it is proposed that a development of social housing will impose service charges on residents, the application for such a development must include a statement of service charges which are to be applicable to residents of the new housing.”
“(2) A “housing need” under this section— (a) has such meaning as a local planning authority for the relevant local planning area may determine, and (b) must be communicated clearly to any applicants proposing to provide housing in reasonable time before any application is submitted.” New clause 109— Conditions for development on greenfield sites — “Permission may only be granted for development on a greenfield site where– (a) the applicant has proved that there are no appropriate alternative brownfield sites which could be used for the development, and (b) the applicant has held a public consultation on the development of the greenfield site.” New clause 110— Prioritisation of development on brownfield sites — “(1) Any local or national plan or strategy which relates to the building or provision of housing must prioritise development on brownfield sites.”
“New clause 108— Planning applications for homes to address housing need — “(1) Where an application proposes to provide housing, the applicant must demonstrate how the proposed development will contribute towards reducing the housing need in the local planning area where the development would take place.”
“New clause 106— Requirement for installation of flood resilience measures — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, amend relevant Approved Documents to require the installation of flood resilience measures in properties being developed on land which is at risk of flooding. (2) Flood resilience measures must be specified and installed in accordance with the Construction Industry Research and Information Association’s code of practice for property flood resilience.” This new clause would require Approved Documents to require the installation, to CIRIA’s code of practice, of property flood resilience measures in properties being developed on land which is at risk of flooding.”
“Where it is not possible to locate development in low-risk areas, reasonably available sites within medium risk areas should be considered, with sites within high-risk areas only considered where there are no reasonably available sites in low and medium risk areas; “exception test” means that it has been demonstrated that the development would provide wider sustainability benefits to the community that outweigh the flood risk and that the development will be safe for its lifetime taking account of the vulnerability of its users, without increasing flood risk elsewhere, and, where possible, will reduce flood risk overall.” This new clause would require local planning authorities to have regard to the sequential and exception tests on managing flood risk when considering applications for development on flood plains.”
“New clause 105— Regard to flood risk guidance when considering development on flood plains — “(1) When preparing a local plan for an area which includes a flood plain or considering an application for development on a flood plain, a local planning authority must have regard to— (a) the sequential and exception tests; (b) the most up to date guidance on flood risk produced by the Government. (2) For the purposes of this section— “sequential test” means steering new development to areas with the lowest risk of flooding, taking all sources of flood risk and climate change into account.”
“New clause 104— Access to data on overheating risk — “(1) For the purposes of supporting the making of local plans, spatial development strategies and planning decisions, the Secretary of State must make provision for local planning authorities to have access to relevant data relating to overheating risk. (2) The Secretary of State must ensure that data on overheating risk made available to local planning authorities is updated at intervals not exceeding five years.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to ensure that local planning authorities have access to up-to-date data on overheating risk, to support the making of local plans, spatial development strategies, and planning decisions.”
“New clause 103— Incorporation of features to mitigate overheating risk — “(1) When preparing any plan or strategy relating to the development of housing under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, a local planning authority must have regard to the need for residential developments to incorporate passive design features that mitigate the risk of overheating. (2) Passive design features may include— (a) cross-ventilation, (b) external shading, (c) solar control glazing, and (d) thermal mass.” This new clause would require local planning authorities, when preparing housing-related plans or strategies, to have regard to the need for residential developments to include passive design features that reduce the risk of overheating, such as cross-ventilation, external shading, solar control glazing, and thermal mass.”
“New clause 102— Overheating risk assessments — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, require all applications for planning permission for residential development to include an overheating risk assessment. (2) An overheating risk assessment must be conducted in accordance with— (a) the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers’ design methodology for the assessment of overheating risk in homes, or (b) any successor standard designated by the Secretary of State.” This new clause would require all planning applications for residential development to include an overheating risk assessment, conducted in line with the latest recognised technical standard, such as those of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).”
“New clause 101— Cooling hierarchy guidance — “The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, issue guidance for local planning authorities which— (a) outlines a cooling hierarchy; and (b) provides guidance on the application of the cooling hierarchy in the exercise of a local planning authority’s planning and development functions.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to publish guidance for local planning authorities on applying the "cooling hierarchy" - a structured approach to reducing overheating risk in buildings, prioritising passive and sustainable design measures.”
“(2) The Secretary of State must, every twelve months starting with the day twelve months after which this Act is passed, publish a review of the extent to which applications approved in the previous twelve months would contribute to the aims set out in subsection (1).” New clause 100— Conditions to mitigate overheating risk — “In section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, after subsection (1) insert— “(1ZA) Where an application is made to a local planning authority for planning permission for residential development, the authority may impose conditions which require the implementation of measures to mitigate the risk of overheating where local climatic data indicates elevated risk.”” This new clause would allow local planning authorities to impose conditions on residential developments to mitigate the risk of overheating, where local climate data shows elevated risk.”
“(2) Property flood resilience measures under this section may include— (a) raised electrical sockets; (b) non-return valves on utility pipes; (c) airbricks; (d) resilient wall plaster; (e) any other measure as the Secretary of State may specify.” New clause 99— Obligation on developers to consider climate and flood resilience — “(1) No local planning authority may approve an application for development unless it is satisfied that the applicant has considered how the development would contribute to— (a) the UK’s climate resilience, and (b) flood resilience in the area surrounding the development.”
“(3) The local authority must publish a report on its assessment before any grant of permission can be made.” New clause 97— Flood risk mitigation: planning permission — “When considering an application for development consent, a local planning authority has a duty to consider whether any development of the land for which consent is sought could have the effect of increasing flood risk, or reducing flood mitigation, to any neighbouring land or development.” New clause 98— Flood resilience measures for new homes — “(1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must make regulations under section 1 of the Building Act 1984 to require that property flood resilience measures are included in any new homes.”
“(2) In meeting a duty under this section, the local planning authority may consult— (a) residents of the settlement and its local area; (b) the relevant developer; (c) the Post Office; (d) LINK; (e) providers of banking services, and (f) any other relevant person.”
“(3) Any amendment proposed under paragraph (2)(c) may include alternation to existing street furniture and infrastructure provision for the purposes of fulfilling the digital infrastructure needs of a proposed development.” New clause 96— Assessment of need for banking services — (1) In any case where a proposed development in a settlement would have the potential effect of increasing the population size of a town and any settlements reasonably considered reliant on the town for provision of public services to at least 5000 persons, the local planning authority has a duty to assess the need for a banking hub within the town settlement.”
“(2) Such persons may— (a) advise planning officers, committees, and any other relevant person about the inclusion of digital infrastructure within a proposed development; (b) assess the digital infrastructure needs of any local community likely to be affected by a proposed development; (c) propose amendments to proposed developments to improve the provision of digital infrastructure; (d) carry out any other duty relating to the assessment and provision of digital infrastructure within proposed developments as the local planning authority may require.”
“Installations still require approval by the Local Highways Authority to control liabilities, maintenance, and parking arrangements. New clause 94— Installation of digital infrastructure — “In Section 48 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (streets, street works and undertakers), after subsection (3) insert— “(3ZA) In this Part, “street works” also includes works relating to digital infrastructure, and any reference to subsection (3) is to be read accordingly.””. New clause 95— Digital infrastructure planning officers — “(1) Local planning authorities must appoint persons to carry out functions relating to the promotion of digital infrastructure development within the planning system.”
“New clause 93— Permitted development and charging points — “(1) Part 2 of Schedule 2 to The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 is amended as follows. (2) In paragraph D of class D, after “parking”, insert “or adjacent to a public highway lawfully used for on-street parking where a local highway authority approved cross-pavement charging solution is installed, ”. (3) In paragraph 1 of class D, after subparagraph (a) add— “(b) overhang the footway by more than 150mm perpendicular to the property boundary including the cable plug when it is plugged in;””. This new clause extends permitted development rights to charge points powering EVs parked on-street, where an approved cross-pavement charging solution is present and the charger does not overhang the footway by more than 15cm.”
“New clause 92— Change in use class upon transfer of property — “(1) Where a building— (a) is used the purposes of Class C5 or C6, and (b) there is a change in its registered owner, the use class of the building is to be automatically amended to Class C3. (2) In this section, “change in its registered owner” means any change in the ownership of a property which requires a registration, or amendment to an existing registration made, with the Land Registry.” This new clause would require that when property used as a short-term let or second home changes owners, it reverts immediately to having permission only to be used as a main residence, unless subsequent planning permission is sought and secured.”
“(2) Before setting a limit under subsection (1) a local planning authority must— (a) consult residents of the local planning area, and (b) publish a report on the outcome of the consultation. (3) A local planning authority must refuse any application for development consent which would have the effect of increasing the number of buildings used for the purposes of Class C5 or C6 above any limit prescribed under subsection (1).” This new clause would require local planning authorities to place a limit on the number (or proportion of housing stock) of second homes and short-term lets in their area, and refuse planning applications that would have the effect of exceeding the limit.”
“(2) Regulations under this section must— (a) provide that a developer may not make a profit from a development which is greater than 10% of the estimated cost of the scheme to be developed; (b) where a developer makes a profit of more than 10%, set out procedures for the reclamation and use of any excess profit. (3) This section applies to all developments which receive consent after the passing of this Act.” This new clause would limit the profit a developer makes from any development to 10% of the estimated cost of the development. New clause 91— Extension and application of use classes in planning — “(1) A local planning authority must prescribe a limit on the number of buildings within its area which are used for the purposes of Class C5 or C6.”
“(2) Steps to be taken must include reviewing the National Planning Policy Framework. (3) For the purposes of this section, “cross-subsidy” means the use of any financial proceeds from the sale or letting of housing at market rate on a Rural Exception Site for the purposes of subsidising the sale or letting of any other housing on the same Rural Exception Site.” This new clause would require the secretary of state to take steps to prohibit cross-subsidy on rural exception sites. New clause 90— Cap on profits for developers — “(1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must make regulations which limit the profits which may be made by a housing or property developer.”
“New clause 87— Designation of chalk streams as protected sites — “Within six months of the passage of this Act, the Secretary of State must publish proposals to designate more chalk streams as protected sites”. This amendment would require the Secretary of State to designate as protected sites more of the 209 out of 220 chalk streams that are not currently legally protected. New clause 88— Use of grey water recycling in new developments — “In any application for development, the applicant must include a statement outlining their consideration of and proposals for the use of grey water recycling in the new property.” New clause 89— Prohibition of cross-subsidy on Rural Exception Sites — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, take steps to prohibit cross-subsidy on Rural Exception Sites.”
“New clause 86— Joint Nature and Conservation Committee Report — “(1) The Joint Nature and Conservation Committee must publish a report on how best to consolidate the provisions of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 into the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in so far as they relate to planning and development. (2) The report required by subsection (1) must be published by the end of 2025.” This new clause would require the Joint Nature and Conservation Committee to report on how to consolidate the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, in so far as they relate to planning and development.”
“(5) For the purposes of this section— “play” means activities undertaken by children and young people that are freely chosen, self-directed, and carried out following their own interests, in their own way, and for their own reasons; “play opportunities” include formal and informal play spaces, parks, open spaces, streets, schools, neighbourhood spaces, natural green areas, active travel routes, supervised play settings (including adventure playgrounds), and community recreation facilities; “sufficient” means adequate in quantity, quality, accessibility, inclusivity, and integration within community infrastructure.” New clause 83— Housing developments to include children’s play areas — Any application for the development of new housing where the majority of units comprise more than one bedroom must include provision for adequate outdoor children’s play areas as part of the development.” New clause 84— Prohibition of battery energy storage systems on higher-quality agricultural land — “No permission may be granted for the building or installation of provision for battery energy storage systems where the development would involve the building on or development of agricultural land at grade 1, 2, or 3a.” This new clause would prohibit the development of battery energy storage systems on higher quality agricultural land.”
“(3) A play sufficiency assessment produced under subsection (2)(a) must specifically evaluate and report on the quantity, quality, accessibility, inclusivity, and integration of play opportunities within the planning authority’s area. (4) The Secretary of State may, by regulations, specify— (a) the frequency, methodology, content, and publication requirements of play sufficiency assessments; (b) minimum design standards and quality expectations for formal and informal play provision; (c) developer obligations regarding play infrastructure contributions to be secured through planning conditions.”
“(2) In fulfilling the duty under subsection (1), a local planning authority must— (a) undertake and publish play sufficiency assessments at intervals to be defined in regulations; (b) integrate the findings and recommendations of such assessments into local plans, relevant strategies, infrastructure planning, and development decisions; (c) not give permission for any development which would lead to a net loss of formal or informal play spaces except where equivalent or improved provision is secured; (d) require new developments to provide high-quality, accessible, inclusive play opportunities which incorporate natural features and are integrated within broader public spaces; and (e) consult regularly with children, families, communities, and play professionals regarding play provision.”
“(3) For the purposes of this section, “infrastructure” has such meaning as the Secretary of State may specify, but may include— (a) roadways; (b) utilities; (c) educational provision; (d) medical facilities; (e) recreational facilities; (f) routes for active travel.” This amendment will enable the Secretary of State to pay the equivalent of s.106 contributions to local authorities up front for the purpose of developing planned infrastructure, and thereafter reclaim it from the relevant developer. New clause 82— Play Sufficiency Duty — “(1) A local planning authority in England must, so far as reasonably practicable, assess, secure, enhance, and protect sufficient opportunities for children’s play when exercising any of its planning functions.”
“New clause 81— Subsidy of s.106 agreements prior to development — “(1) This section applies where— (a) a person interested in land in the area of a local planning authority has entered into a planning obligation under section 106 of the Town and Country Act 1990, and (b) the person has received development consent for— (i) housing, and (ii) any infrastructure reasonably connected with the provision of that housing. (2) The person may only begin development if— (a) the Secretary of State has paid to the local planning authority a sum equivalent to any sum under the section 106 agreement for the purposes of developing infrastructure; (b) the person applying for permission must enter into an agreement with the Secretary of State to repay to them the total sum paid out under paragraph (a) (a “repayment agreement”).”
“(4) The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument specify— (a) the method by which any sum payable to a neighbouring local authority is to be calculated and distributed; (b) the meanings of— (i) “certain proximity of an area”, and (ii) “neighbouring planning authority” for the purposes of this section; (c) any other provisions as the Secretary of State deems appropriate for the purposes of this section. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.” This new clause will require local authorities to distribute s.106 funding to neighbouring authorities should a development be in proximity to that local authority area.”
“New clause 80— Distribution of s.106 funding between local planning areas — “(1) This section applies where a person interested in land in the area of a local planning authority has— (a) entered into a planning obligation under section 106 of the Town and Country Act 1990, (b) the planning obligation requires a sum or sums to be paid to the authority on a specified date or dates or periodically, and (c) the land in question is within a certain proximity of an area of a neighbouring local planning authority. (2) A local planning authority has a duty to distribute part or parts of the sum or sums to the neighbouring planning authority. (3) Where the conditions in subsection (1) are met in relation to more than one neighbouring local planning authority, the duty applies in such a way as to require distribution to each neighbouring authority.”
“(2) In carrying out a duty to cooperate under this section, a local planning authority must— (a) consult neighbouring authorities on the content of the application; (b) take account of any neighbouring authority’s response to such consultation when reaching a decision on the application. (3) For the purposes of this section, a development affects the area of a neighbouring local planning authority if— (a) it directly adjoins any land within the area; or (b) the construction, maintenance and occupation of the development would alter the environment, character, or infrastructure of the area.” This new clause will ensure that Local Authorities have to work together when considering planning applications that will also impact the neighbouring Authority due to its geographical location.”
“(3) Any assessment of the need for social rent homes must consider— (a) levels of homelessness, (b) the number of children in temporary accommodation, and (c) the number of households on social housing waiting lists, in the relevant area.” This new clause would require housing plans to state the proportion of social rent housing to be provided (based on an assessment of need) and require those homes to be built to a net zero carbon building standard. New clause 79— Duty of cooperation between neighbouring authorities — “(1) A local planning authority has a duty to cooperate with neighbouring local planning authorities when considering an application for development consent which could affect the area of a neighbouring local planning authority.”
“New clause 78— Requirement regarding the provision of social housing under housing plans — “(1) Any national or local plan or strategy which relates to the building or development of housing must— (a) state the proportion of social housing which must be provided as part of any such development; and (b) require any such housing to be delivered to a net zero carbon building standard. (2) The proportion of social rent housing to be provided under subsection (1)(a) must be based on an assessment of the need for social rent homes in the relevant area.”
“(3) For the purposes of this section— “embodied carbon” means the total emissions associated with materials and construction processes involved in the full life cycle of a project; “whole life carbon” means the combination of embodied and operational emissions across the full life cycle of a project; “operational emissions” means the carbon emissions from the energy used once a project is operational, including from heating, lighting and cooling.” This new clause would require the submission of embodied carbon assessments for larger developments as part of the planning application and consideration of these by local planning authorities. The Secretary of State will be required to approve a methodology, issue guidance, and establish a centralised reporting platform for whole-life carbon emissions.”
“New clause 77— Embodied carbon assessments — “(1) Local planning authorities must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act— (a) require applications for permission for developments which exceed a specified gross internal area and number of dwellings to include an embodied carbon assessment; (b) consider a relevant embodied carbon assessment as a material factor when considering whether to grant permission for the development. (2) The Secretary of State must— (a) approve a methodology for calculating embodied carbon emissions; (b) provide guidance on how the whole-life carbon emissions of buildings must be expressed; and (c) establish a centralised reporting platform to which embodied carbon and whole life carbon assessments must be submitted.”
“(3) In this section “large scale housing development” means any development which includes more than 500 houses in the outline planning application.” New clause 75— Change of certain use classes to require permission — “In article 3(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, at end insert “, subject to paragraphs (1AA) and (1AB). (1AA) Where a building is used for the purpose of Class C3, the use of that building for the purpose of Class C4 is to be taken to involve development of the land.”” This new clause would mean that converting a residential dwelling into a house of multiple occupation would require planning permission.”
“New clause 74— Refusal of permission to reduce affordable housing in large scale developments — “(1) If an application is made for reserved planning permission relating to a large scale housing development which seeks to reduce the amount of affordable housing originally proposed by a developer as part of an application for outline planning permission, the local planning authority must refuse the application. (2) Where— (a) a local planning authority has agreed an application for a modification or discharge of a planning obligation under section 106A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, and (b) the modification or discharge would reduce the amount of affordable housing from that originally proposed by a developer in the outline planning application, this section applies.”
“(2) Regulations must require the installation of swift bricks in line with best practice guidance, except where such installation is not practicable or appropriate. (3) For the purposes of this section— “swift brick” means an integral nest box integrated into the wall of a building suitable for the nesting of the Common Swift and other cavity nesting species; “best practice guidance” means the British Standard BS 42021:2022.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to introduce regulations to require the installation of integral bird nest boxes and swift boxes in developments greater than 5 metres in height. Swift bricks provide nesting habitat for all bird species reliant on cavity nesting habitat in buildings to breed.”