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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 January 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 January 2020. It was answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 January 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Landscape Design

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether all local authority planning departments are required to employ or use landscape architects when assessing new housing or commercial developments that are proposed; and if not, whether they intend to require such architects to be used.

Answer

There is no requirement, or intention to require local planning authorities to employ or use landscape architects when assessing new development. It is for local planning authorities to decide whether this resource is required.

However, the National Planning Policy Framework does require local planning authorities to ensure they have appropriate tools and processes for assessing and improving the design of development, including access to the right skills.

We will be publishing a Planning White Paper in due course which will include measures to support resourcing and skills deficits.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL153
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Planning Property development Landscape design
Link
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