Planning System Design and Beauty 2020-10-05
2020-10-05
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Q1
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Context
The question arises from a concern about the integration of aesthetic considerations into urban development plans. The MP is questioning how the government is ensuring that these aspects are prioritised.
What steps he is taking to ensure that design and beauty are prioritised in the planning system.
With our planning White Paper “Planning for the future”, we are seeking views on proposals to achieve just what my hon. Friend refers to in his question. We are putting the creation of beautiful places at the heart of national planning policy, encouraging greater use of design codes based on what people want to see in their area, supporting local authorities and directing Homes England to help deliver that.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific ask for concrete steps was not addressed directly. The answer provides general principles but lacks specifics such as timelines or mechanisms.
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Q2
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Bournville, an area known for its planned community initiated by George Cadbury in 1893, currently houses around 25,000 people across approximately 8,000 homes. The MP invites the Minister to visit Bournville Village Trust to observe their efforts.
Under the White Paper, Bournville, an area that I am lucky enough to part-represent, was used as an example of an area of beauty. George Cadbury in 1893 had his vision of building houses for the area. Today, there are 25,000 people across 8,000 homes in Bournville. Will the Minister please accept an invite from the Bournville Village Trust to come and see the area for himself and the excellent work it is doing to maintain that beautiful community?
I am obliged to my hon. Friend for that question and for that invitation to his constituency, being as it is just a hop, skip and a jump from my constituency of Tamworth. George Cadbury certainly had a vision for his community. I look forward to joining my hon. Friend and his friends in Bournville village to realise their modern 21st-century vision for his constituents.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific ask was not addressed directly, instead the Minister accepted an invitation without committing to any action or policy changes related to community planning efforts.
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