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Planning and Local Representation
14 July 2021
Lead MP
Rachel Hopkins
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Local Government
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Rachel Hopkins raised concerns about planning and local representation in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Moves a Bill to give people the right to participate in associated examination hearings, require public consultation on development proposals, grant local authorities power to apply local design standards for permitted development and refuse detrimental projects; criticises Government's planning White Paper for restricting community participation while benefiting developers.
Rachel Hopkins
Lab
Luton South
Moves a Bill to protect local communities’ right to participate in the planning process, including permitting objections on individual applications; criticises Government’s plan to end statutory planning notice requirements and weaken public engagement. Calls for retention of existing statutory notices alongside technology use. Supports Luton Borough Council motion that emphasises developer-community collaboration.
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