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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Hamwee (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 16 October 2008. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Planning Bill.

Planning Bill

Before the Minster goes on to another amendment, applicants will set great store by the tone that the Government set on this. My noble friend rapidly—because we understand the need to move on—explained the problems of trust and confidence if a promoter undertakes the application himself. I can envisage people saying, ““Well, it’s the applicant; there is no point in us going along to a meeting””, while the applicant says, ““Only three people came, so there is no objection””. What the Government have to say about encouraging genuine consultation is very important in addition to the words in the Bill.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
704 c870-1 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Compensation Community development Compulsory purchase Coastal areas Climate change Elizabeth line County councils Land Energy Electricity generation Infrastructure Hazardous substances Land use District councils Local government Ministerial powers Planning permission Planning Radioactive waste Public participation Parish and town councils National parks Witnesses Renewable energy Seas and oceans Wind power Local strategic partnerships Local development frameworks Marine Management Organisation Infrastructure Planning Commission National policy statements Nationally significant infrastructure projects
Legislation
Planning Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk