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Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 20 July 2011. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Localism Bill.

Localism Bill

My Lords, before the noble Baroness does so, may I just draw out the Minister a bit on one example? A local development plan has provision for 5,000 houses but is strapped for cash. It sees the opportunity for a cash incentive—which is what the new homes bonus is—because it needs to use some resources elsewhere in its provision of services. It therefore grants planning permission for 8,000 units, motivated by that cash incentive. Would that, all other things being equal, be a non-material consideration? Would it put in jeopardy the approval, because of the difference between that and the development plan?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
729 c1422 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Complaints Disability Appeals Compulsory purchase Design Housing Land Greater London Infrastructure Homelessness Learning disability Landlords Local government Low incomes Planning permission Property transfer Planning Ombudsman Property development Mayor of London Private rented housing Social rented housing Renewable energy Tenants Tenancy agreements Wind power Travellers Regeneration London Development Agency Homes and Communities Agency Tenant Services Authority Community infrastructure levy Housing Ombudsman Service
Legislation
Localism Bill 2010-12
Link
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