The noble Lord makes a good point but I draw his attention again to the national planning policy, in which there is a requirement for local planning authorities to look at these areas and plan proactively. There is of course now the brownfield register as well. With that, I hope there is some reassurance that progress can be made.
Housing and Planning Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Viscount Younger of Leckie
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Thursday, 17 March 2016.
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and
Debate on bills on Housing and Planning Bill.
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