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Proceeding contribution from Lord Cotter (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 12 July 2011. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Localism Bill.


Localism Bill

148ZZA: Clause 96, page 74, line 15, leave out subsection (2) and insert— ““(2) For subsection (3) (requirements as to preparation of schemes) substitute— ““(3) The local planning authority must have regard to sustainable development and Town Centre First Policy, as defined in accordance with subsection (3A). (3A) The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament an order to define sustainable development and Town Centre First Policy. (3B) A statutory instrument containing an order under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.””””


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
729 c683 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Community development Coastal areas Climate change Housing Finance Infrastructure Inland waterways Local government Planning Local plans Transport Regional planning and development Sustainable development Social rented housing Shops Supermarkets Urban areas Local development frameworks Affordable housing Community infrastructure levy
Legislation
Localism Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk