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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“New clause 71— Display of new advertisements — “In section 220(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (regulations controlling display of advertisements), omit “amenity or public safety” and insert “amenity, environmental impact, public safety or public health.” This new clause amends the section 220 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to add environmental impact and public health to the considerations for which the Secretary of State can restrict or regulate the display of advertisements. New clause 73— Building regulations: swift bricks — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, introduce regulations under Section 1 of the Building Act 1984 to make provision for the installation of an average of one swift brick per dwelling or unit greater than 5 metres in height.”
“(3) For the purposes of this section “develop” has the meaning given by section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.” This new clause would mean that, where a developer has committed in their initial application to providing a certain number of affordable homes, they would be prohibited from lowering that provision based on affordability or profitability.”
“New clause 67— Requirement to undertake planned affordable housing construction — “(1) Where an application to develop affordable housing has been granted, no amendment to the amount of affordable housing to be developed may be made if the reasons for the amendment include— (a) the affordability to the applicant; or (b) that providing such affordable housing would make the development unprofitable for the applicant. (2) This section applies where the provision of affordable housing forms the whole of or part of the proposed development.”
“(2) Steps to be taken must include— (a) reviewing the National Planning Policy Framework; (b) publishing best practice guidance on— (i) assessing the viability of Rural Exception Sites; (ii) the setting of incentives for landowners and delivery partners to deliver housing on Rural Exception Sites.” New clause 65— Provision of green space in new housing developments — “Any application for permission for the development of housing must include provision for— (a) green spaces, including private gardens, balconies, and community gardens; (b) open green space which can be accessed by residents using active transport within fifteen minutes; and (c) the care and maintenance of the green spaces provided for under this section.” New clause 66— Fire authorities to be statutory consultees for applications relating to Battery Energy Storage Solutions— “In Schedule 4 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2015, after paragraph (zf) insert— ‘(zg) Development involving Battery Energy Storage Solutions The relevant fire authority’” This new clause would ensure that fire authorities are included as statutory consultees in planning applications involving Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS’s).”
“(2) Guidance issued under this section must— (a) outline how licence conditions under section 142(5) of the Highways Act 1980 (licence to plant trees, shrubs, etc., in a highway) are to be applied and complied with in a way which— (i) is not unreasonably burdensome on applicants for licences, and (ii) does not prevent or discourage the planting of trees, shrubs, plants or grass; (b) provide model licence conditions, standard designs, and planting palettes.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to publish guidance on the planting of trees and other plants alongside new highways. New clause 64— Rural Exception Sites — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, take steps to support the delivery of housing through the Rural Exception Sites mechanism.”
“(2) A report produced under this section must be laid before both Houses of Parliament.” New clause 63— Guidance on planting along highways — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, issue guidance for developers, local planning authorities and other relevant parties on the planting of trees, shrubs, plants or grass alongside highways constructed as part of— (a) any new transport infrastructure; (b) any other development for which consent has been granted.”
“(4) Regulations under subsection (4) must be made by statutory instrument and must not come into force until approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.” This new clause would require electrical or communications cables required as part of a new development to be installed at least 1.8m under agricultural land. New clause 62— Impact of the Act on biodiversity and nature investment — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within 3 months of the passing of this Act, publish a report on the impact of the nature restoration levy on– (a) biodiversity net gain, and (b) initiatives to encourage investment in nature markets.”
“New clause 61— Minimum depth requirement for underground cables on agricultural land — “(1) Where a development involves the laying of electrical or communications cables under land currently in active agricultural use, such cables must be buried to a minimum depth of 1.8 metres from the surface level. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), “active agricultural use” includes, but is not limited to, land used for arable farming, including the ploughing, sowing, and harvesting of crops. (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for exemptions from the requirement in subsection (1) only where— (a) the developer can demonstrate that installing at such depth is technically unfeasible, and (b) alternative measures are put in place to ensure active agricultural use is not adversely affected.”
“This reflects the “agent of change” principle referred to in paragraph 200 of the National Planning Policy Framework. New clause 60— Time-limited permission for landfill sites — “Where— (a) planning permission has previously been granted for a landfill site, (b) landfill operations at the site have been ceased for a period of ten years, and (c) a new party wishes to resume landfill operations at the site, the party who wishes to resume landfill operations at the site must submit a new application for permission to develop or operate the landfill site.” This new clause would mean that, where a landfill site has been dormant for a period of ten years, a new planning application is required to resume operations at the site.”
“(2) In complying with this section, the decision maker must consider whether to grant permission subject to such conditions that would promote the integration of the proposed development of land with any existing use of land, including such conditions as may be necessary to mitigate the impact of noise on the proposed development. (3) In this section, “decision maker” means the local planning authority or (as the case may be) the Secretary of State.”” This new clause imposes a duty to have special regard to the existing use of land when considering whether to grant planning permission and, in particular, whether there are any planning conditions that would promote the integration of the proposed development (such as conditions relating to mitigation of noise caused by an existing use).”
“New clause 58— Environment and climate duty: forestry land — “When exercising any planning or development function relating to forestry land, or when contributing to or participating in the exercise of any such function, the appropriate forestry authority must take all reasonable steps to contribute to— (a) the achievement of targets set under sections 1 to 3 of the Environment Act 2021 and any interim targets set out in the Environmental Improvement Plan; (b) the achievement of targets set under Part 1 of the Climate Change Act 2008; and (c) the delivery of the programme for adaptation to climate change under section 58 of the Climate Change Act 2008.” New clause 59— Regard to existing use of land in exercise of planning functions — “After section 58B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 insert— “58C Duty of regard to existing use of land in granting permissions (1) In considering whether to grant planning permission or permission in principle for the development of land in England, the decision maker must have special regard to the existing use of land within the vicinity of the land in relation to which permission is being considered.”
“(6) For the purposes of this section— “area” means an area determined by the relevant planning authority or Secretary of State where coordination is deemed necessary due to overlapping or adjacent projects; “energy developer” means any person or body undertaking or proposing to undertake energy generation, transmission, or distribution infrastructure projects; “shared infrastructure” includes roads, grid connections, substations, and other physical or operational systems.” This new clause would require developers to cooperate in the development of energy projects when they are taking place in the same area. It also empowers local planning authorities to require statements detailing such cooperation.”
“(5) A party which fails to comply with any of the requirements of this section may be subject to— (a) a delay in granting, or a refusal of, development consent; (b) the imposition of conditions on an application for consent requiring such coordination; or (c) such financial or legal penalties as may be prescribed by the Secretary of State in regulations.”
“(4) A Joint Coordination Statement must include— (a) an overview of each developer’s proposed works within the area, (b) an identification of shared infrastructure opportunities, (c) assessment of cumulative environmental and social impacts, (d) details of measures proposed to mitigate identified environmental and social impacts, and (e) a proposed governance structure for ongoing coordination during construction and operation, and must be submitted as part of or in addition to development consent applications.”
“(2) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, publish guidance for such developers, which must include— (a) criteria for determining when coordination is required; (b) mechanisms for dispute resolution between developers; (c) standards for joint planning and reporting; and (d) details of consultation required with affected local authorities and communities. (3) Where subsection (1) applies, a relevant local planning authority may require the submission of a Joint Coordination Statement by the developers.”
“New clause 57— Co-ordination in the development of energy projects — “(1) Where two or more energy developers are engaged in the development of projects relating to energy infrastructure within the same area, there is a duty on each developer to— (a) exchange relevant information relating to project design, construction, and environmental impact; (b) cooperate in the development of shared infrastructure where feasible and appropriate; (c) take reasonable steps to reduce cumulative impacts on the environment, local communities, and existing infrastructure; and (d) seek alignment of timelines and operational practices to minimise disruption.”
“(2) Regulations under this section must include provision— (a) for the appropriate installation and maintenance of measures including— (i) bird boxes, (ii) bat boxes, (iii) swift bricks, (iv) hedgehog highways, (v) splash-free pavements, and (vi) biodiverse roofs and walls, (b) limiting the use of artificial grass in a garden or in or on land associated with a dwelling or building covered by the regulations.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to introduce regulations to require new developments to include design features that will contribute to the protection and enhancement of biodiversity and the achievement of Environment Act targets.”
“New clause 56— Building regulations: biodiversity — “(1) Within six months of the passing of this Act the Secretary of State must bring forward regulations under section 1 of the Building Act 1984 for the purposes of— (a) protecting and enhancing biodiversity, and (b) contributing to the achievement of biodiversity targets and interim targets set out under the Environment Act 2021.”
“New clause 55— Impact on major infrastructure on local area — “The presence, or planned presence, of any major infrastructure project in an area may— (a) exempt the relevant local planning authority from being required to meet national or local housing targets or other development targets; (b) be a material consideration in any decision-making relating to further development proposed in that area.” This new clause would ensure that areas hosting pieces of major infrastructure – such as transport projects, prisons and NSIPs – may not be expected to meet their full housing or other development targets and can have such projects taken into account when decisions relating to further planning applications are made.”
“(2) Any report published under this section must include— (a) an analysis of the impact of— (i) the introduction of a nature restoration levy, and (ii) the disregarding of obligations under section 65(3) on environmental protections; and (b) an overview of each occasion where— (i) the nature restoration levy has been paid, and (ii) obligations have been disregarded under section 65(3).” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to publish assessments of the impact of the nature restoration levy and the disregarding of obligations under the Habitats Regulations 2017 or Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 on environmental protections.”
“(2) The Secretary of State must, within three months of the passing of this Act, issue new guidance, or update existing guidance where such guidance exists, relating to development in flood zones and the management of flood risk.” This new clause would prevent local planning authorities from allowing developments on functional floodplains. New clause 54— Assessment of impact of nature restoration levy on environmental protections — “(1) The Secretary of State must publish an annual assessment of the impact of the introduction of a nature restoration levy.”
“(2) For the purposes of this section, “new town” means a town developed by a corporation under section 1 of the New Towns Act 1981.” This new clause would provide local planning authorities with the ability to include new towns in local plans and housing targets, and give planning authorities certain powers with regard to new towns. New clause 53— Prohibition of development on functional floodplains — “(1) No local planning authority may grant planning permission for any development which is to take place on a functional floodplain.”
“New clause 52— Local planning authority powers relating to new towns — “(1) A local planning authority whose area includes the whole or any part of a new town may— (a) include any of the area of the new town as land to be developed in any local plan which covers a period between the designation of the new town and the completion of development, (b) include in the local planning authority’s housing target any houses expected to be provided by or in the new town during the period covered by the local planning authority’s local plan, (c) include any housing expected to be provided by or in the new town in any consideration of the local planning authority’s 5 year housing land supply, and (d) disregard National Planning Policy Framework guidance relating to the duty on local planning authorities and county councils to cooperate on strategic matters crossing administrative boundaries as it relates to the delivery of housing numbers originally allocated to a neighbouring authority.”
“New clause 51— Prohibition of solar development and battery storage facilities on all agricultural land — “No permission may be granted for the building or installation of provision for solar power generation or battery storage where the development would involve— (a) the building on or development of any grade of agricultural land used in food production, and (b) building or installation at ground-level.” This new clause would prohibit the development of solar power generation and battery storage on all agricultural land.”
“New clause 50— Guidance relating to social rent homes — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, provide or update guidance for all parties involved in local or national planning decisions on how they can contribute to the provision of social rent homes through the exercise of their planning or development functions. (2) Guidance produced under this section must include reference to the number of social rent homes which the Government intends to be delivered each year.” This new clause requires the Government to set a national target for the number of Social Rent homes to be delivered per year.”
“(2) A review under this section must consider— (a) the benefits of different methods of land value capture; (b) international best practice; (c) how changes to existing practice could assist in the meeting of housing targets and the delivery of critical infrastructure and public services; and (d) how any changes to existing practice could be incorporated into UK planning law. (3) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the conclusion of the review, lay before Parliament a report on the findings of the review.” To require a review into methods of land value capture, to ensure the public benefit from instances where land value rises sharply, and for this to be considered to be incorporated into UK planning legislation.”
“New clause 48— Neighbourhood plans — “The Secretary of State may only— (a) grant a development consent order where the Secretary of State believes that the application for consent gives due consideration to any relevant neighbourhood plan; (b) permit a variation to a neighbourhood plan which, in the opinion of the Secretary of State— (i) is clearly justifiable; (ii) is unlikely to compromise the overall intention of the neighbourhood plan; and (iii) has been proposed in a clear and timely manner.” This new clause would require due consideration to be given to neighbourhood plans when deciding on an application for development consent. New clause 49— Review of land value capture — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, conduct a review of land value capture.”
“(3) For the purposes of this section— “local community infrastructure” means a development for the benefit of the local community, including schools, nurseries, and medical centres, “community asset” means— (a) a public park; (b) a public leisure facility; (c) social housing; (d) such other assets as the local planning authority may specify, provided that their development is to meet the needs of the local community.” This new clause provides that land designated development as community infrastructure under a S106 agreement will not be returned to a developer to use for other purposes in the event that the original purpose is not fulfilled. It provides instead that land would remain under the control of the local planning authority for development as a community asset.”
“(2) Where this section applies— (a) the relevant land remains under the ownership of the local planning authority; (b) the local planning authority may only develop or permit the development of the land for the purposes of providing a community asset; (c) the local planning authority must, when proposing to develop the land under subsection (2)(b), consult the local community before commencing development or granting permission for any development.”
“(4) A duty under this section may be disapplied with the consent of the relevant local planning authority.” This new clause aims to ensure that commitments to provide local infrastructure such as schools and GP clinics, approved as part of a development, are permanent and legally binding. New clause 47— Development of land for the public benefit — “(1) This section applies where— (a) a developer has entered into an obligation under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 which requires the development of local community infrastructure; and (b) such development— (i) has not been completed, and it is not intended or anticipated that the development will be completed; or (ii) has been subject to a change of circumstance which means that it will not or cannot be used for its intended purpose.”
“(3) Where works under subsection (2)(b) are undertaken, the local planning authority may require relevant permissions to be obtained retrospectively.” New clause 46— Duty to complete development of local infrastructure — “(1) This section applies where— (a) a Development Consent Order is made providing for, or (b) a Strategic Development Scheme includes provision for, the development of local infrastructure. (2) Where subsection (1) applies, the developer must deliver the relevant local infrastructure in full. (3) For the purposes of this section, “local infrastructure” has such meaning as the Secretary of State may specify, but must include— (a) schools, (b) nurseries, and (c) General Practice clinics.”
“New clause 45— No planning permission to be granted in cases of intentional unauthorised development — “(1) A local planning authority may not grant consent for development where there has been intentional unauthorised development in respect of the land or properties which are to be subject to that development. (2) For the purposes of this section, “intentional unauthorised development”— (a) includes any development of land undertaken in advance of obtaining planning permission; (b) does not include any unintentional, minor or trivial works undertaken without having obtained the relevant permission.”
“2) — “The Secretary of State must, within one month of the passing of this Act— (a) bring into force Schedule 3 (Sustainable drainage) of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, and (b) provide guidance to local planning authorities, land and property developers and other relevant stakeholders on— (i) how to incorporate sustainable drainage into new developments, and (ii) the minimum expected standards for ongoing maintenance of sustainable drainage infrastructure.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to bring into force the sustainable drainage provisions of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and provide guidance on the building in of sustainable drainage in future developments.”
“(2) Any guidance issued under this section must provide villages with equivalent protection, so far as is appropriate, as is provided for towns in relation to— (a) preventing villages from merging into one another, (b) preventing villages merging into towns, and (c) preserving the setting and special character of historic villages.” This new clause would provide existing villages with protection equivalent to that currently provided to towns under the NPPF. New clause 44— Sustainable drainage (No.”
“(4) Upon completion of the review, the Secretary of State must— (a) lay before Parliament a report which summarises the evidence considered in the review and the review’s final conclusions or recommendations; (b) provide guidance to local planning authorities and other relevant bodies on how they should calculate and consider local housing need.” New clause 41— New towns to contribute towards housing targets — “In any national or local plan or strategy which sets targets for the building of new houses, houses built as part of new towns may contribute to the meeting of such targets.” New clause 43— Protection of villages — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, issue guidance for local planning authorities, or update any relevant existing guidance, relating to the protection of villages.”
“(2) A review under this section must consider— (a) how the method for assessing local housing need should consider different types of property; (b) basing calculations on price per square metre rather than price per unit. (3) In conducting a review under this section, the Secretary of State must consult— (a) local councils; and (b) any other parties the Secretary of State considers appropriate.”
“New clause 39— Prohibition of solar development on higher-quality agricultural land — “No permission may be granted for the building or installation of provision for solar power generation where the development would involve— (a) the building on or development of agricultural land at grade 1, 2, or 3a, and (b) building or installation at ground-level.” This new clause would prohibit the development of solar power generation on higher quality agricultural land. New clause 40— Review of method for assessing local housing need — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, review the standard method for assessing local housing need.”
“New clause 38— Dismissal of appeal or referral — “In section 79 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (determination of appeals), after subsection (6A) insert— “(6B) The Secretary of State may dismiss an appeal or referral where, having considered the appeal or referral, the Secretary of State is of the opinion that the appeal or referral is— (a) vexatious, frivolous or without substance or foundation, or (b) made with the sole intention of— (i) delaying the development, or (ii) securing the payment of money, gifts or other inducement by any person.”” This new clause would enable the Secretary of State to dismiss appeals or referrals in certain circumstances.”
“(2B) The parties are— (a) any persons who have lodged a formal objection to the application in writing to the relevant planning authority; (b) any other persons that a person appointed by the Secretary of State uses their discretion to permit to appeal. (2C) The Secretary of State must appoint a person to— (a) define “major application” for the purposes of subsection (2A)(b); (b) consider parties to be permitted to appeal against a decision to approve an application under subsection (2B)(b).”” This new clause would create a limited third-party right of appeal for certain individuals to appeal to the Secretary of State where a local authority has approved a development that does not accord with a local development plan.”
“New clause 37— Right to appeal against approved applications — “In section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (right to appeal against planning decisions and failure to take such decisions), after subsection (2) insert— “(2A) Where a local planning authority approves an application for planning permission which— (a) does not accord with the provisions of the development plan in force in the area in which the land to which the application relates is situated, or (b) is a major application, the parties specified in subsection (2B) may appeal to the Secretary of State against the decision to approve the application.”
“(4) For the purposes of this section, “sustainable development” means managing the use, development and protection of land and natural resources in a way which enables people and communities to provide for their legitimate social, economic and cultural wellbeing while ensuring the health and integrity of terrestrial and marine ecosystems and the species within them, as well as the wellbeing of future generations.” The new clause would define the purpose of the planning system and of planning as promoting the efficient spatial organisation of land and resources to achieve the long-term sustainable development of the nation and the health and wellbeing of individuals.”
“(3) The principles are— (a) living within environmental limits; (b) ensuring a strong, healthy and just society; (c) achieving a sustainable economy; (d) promoting good governance including promoting democratic engagement and accountability; and (e) using sound science responsibly.”
“New clause 36— Purposes and principles to be followed by parties exercising planning or development functions — “(1) Any party exercising any function in relation to planning and development must— (a) have regard to the purpose of the planning system outlined in subsection (2), and (b) apply the principles outlined in subsection (3) for the purposes of achieving sustainable development. (2) The purpose of the planning system is to promote the spatial organisation of land and resources to achieve the long-term sustainable development of the nation and the health and wellbeing of individuals.”
“(2) The review must consider in particular replacing the existing “call for sites” process with a requirement for local planning authorities to identify sites within their areas which are necessary to meet— (a) local housing targets, and (b) the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to review the setting of local plans with a view to replacing the existing “call for sites” process with a requirement for local planning authorities to identify sites which meet housing targets and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal.”
“(2) The Secretary of State must, within 18 months of the conclusion of the public consultation, lay before both Houses of Parliament— (a) a report on the findings of the consultation, and (b) a statement setting out the Secretary of State’s response to those findings.” New clause 35— Review of the setting of local plans under the National Planning Policy Framework — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of the passing of this Act, review the National Planning Policy Framework with regard to the setting of local plans.”
“New clause 34— Additional business rates for developers not completing approved development — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, hold a public consultation on providing local authorities who exercise the functions of local planning authorities with the power to levy additional business rates on— (a) land owners, and (b) developers who fail to complete the development of projects for which permission has been granted within a reasonable period.”
“(2) A local planning authority may define how it is to interpret “sufficient progress”, “reasonable time period” and “reasonable rate” as part of its local plan.” This new clause would enable local planning authorities to decline planning applications from parties which have failed to build, or make sufficient progress on, projects for which permission has previously been granted.”
“New clause 33— Power to decline applications based on outcomes of previous grants of permission — “(1) Where a local planning authority has previously given planning permission to a party (the “initial grant”), the planning authority may decline any future planning applications from the party where, in respect of the initial grant of planning permission, the party has failed to— (a) build out the structure or development, (b) make sufficient progress towards the building out of the structure or development within a reasonable time period, or (c) build out the structure or development at a reasonable rate.”
“New clause 32— Housing plans to include quotas for affordable and social housing — “(1) Any national or local plan or strategy which relates to the building or development of housing must include specific quotas for the provision of— (a) affordable housing, and (b) social housing. (2) Where a national or local plan or strategy includes quotas for the provision of affordable and social housing, the plan or strategy must include justification for the quotas.” This new clause would require national and local housing plans to include, and justify, quotas for the provision of both affordable and social housing.”
“New clause 31— Thresholds for affordable housing provision — “Where an application proposes or is required to provide affordable housing, no amendment to the amount of affordable housing to be developed may be made if the amendment would result in the amount of affordable housing to be developed failing to exceed the higher of— (a) the relevant authority’s affordable housing threshold, or (b) twenty per cent of the total amount of housing provided in the development.” This new clause would place lower limits on the amount of affordable housing developments which intend to provide such housing must provide.”