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Localism Bill

232AA: After Clause 131, insert the following new Clause— ““Report on Part 5 (1) The Secretary of State must— (a) establish an independent review of the planning provisions introduced by Part 5; (b) publish a report on this review, including any recommendations for change; and (c) lay a copy of the report before both Houses of Parliament within 3 years of section 97 coming into force. (2) The report required under subsection (2) must, in particular— (a) have regard to and report on the effectiveness of the provisions in producing sustainable development outcomes; (b) report on the extent to which planning permission has been granted in respect of brownfield land; (c) report on the extent to which open spaces and the green belt have been protected; (d) report on the extent to which affordable and sustainable housing targets have been achieved; (e) provide statistical information about the number of planning applications that were approved, approved but not actioned, or appealed before and after the commencement of that Part.””