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Proceeding contribution from Roberta Blackman-Woods (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 26 April 2012. It occurred during Debate on National Planning Policy Framework.


National Planning Policy Framework

The hon. Gentleman has made that plea very well himself. Neighbourhood planning is something that all hon. Members support, but if the Minister wills the end, he must also will the means. Neighbourhood planning is labour intensive, and, if undertaken correctly, will place considerable demands on local authorities, as the hon. Member for Nuneaton (Mr Jones) pointed out. If neighbourhood planning is to work beyond affluent neighbourhoods, it will need to be properly supported. What plans does the Minister have to resource local authorities and other organisations such as Locality and Planning Aid in the long term to make neighbourhood planning a reality in all communities, including disadvantaged ones?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
543 c1182-3 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Appeals Construction Housing Environment protection Local government Planning permission Powers Regional planning and development Sustainable development Affordable housing
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk