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To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps he is taking to encourage the inclusion in local plans of (a) cycling, (b) walking and (c) rights of way plans.
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps he is taking to encourage the inclusion in local plans of (a) cycling, (b) walking and (c) rights of way plans.
The Government collects data on the number of second homes in England. The latest data can be found here. National planning policy sets out that planning policies and decisions should consider the need for safe and accessible green infrastructure and open space, and local planning authorities should pursue opportunities for securing measurable net gain for biodiversity, including on brownfield sites. National planning requires local plans to provide for attractive and well-designed walking and cycling networks with supporting facilities such as secure cycle parking. Plans should also protect and enhance public rights of way and access. National Planning Policy already states that local planning authorities should pursue opportunities for securing measurable net gain for biodiversity.
Regarding York, the York local plan remains at examination. The Inspectors have yet to conclude the examination but it is important that the Independent Inspectors are given the opportunity to complete their final report.
The Government is working to release public land for new housing.
Communities must be at the heart of the planning process. The Government’s reforms, detailed in a recent WMS, will increase and enhance opportunities for involvement, so it is simpler, faster and easier for communities to engage with local plans.
We intend to consult shortly on an increase to planning fees that will help provide additional resources to further support the delivery and improvement of planning services.
New clause 74 (Community Right to Buy) debated and withdrawn. New clause 75 (Homes England Statutory Objects) debated and withdrawn. New clause 76 (Standards Board for England) debated and withdrawn. New clause 78 (Responsibility of executive councillors to answer questions) debated and withdrawn. New clause 79 (No role for councillors in recruitment or duties of monitoring officers) debated and withdrawn. New clause 80 (Licensing scheme: holiday lets) debated and withdrawn. New clause 81 (Cycling, walking and rights of way plans: incorporation in development plans) debated and withdrawn. New clause 83 (Review of public health and poverty effects of Act) debated and withdrawn. Bill, as amended, to be reported (Bill 169). Written evidence reported to the House.
New clause 74 (Community Right to Buy) debated and withdrawn. New clause 75 (Homes England Statutory Objects) debated and withdrawn. New clause 76 (Standards Board for England) debated and withdrawn. New clause 78 (Responsibility of executive councillors to answer questions) debated and withdrawn. New clause 79 (No role for councillors...