Debate Pack
The future of fairs and showgrounds
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘The future of fairs and showgrounds ’ has been scheduled for Thursday 17 December 2020 at 1.30pm. The debate has been initiated by David Linden MP.
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Debate Pack
The Future of Coal in the United Kingdom
MPs will debate The Future of Coal in the United Kingdom on Thursday 3 December, The House of Commons Library has produced a background briefing for the debate.
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Debate Pack
Planning reform and house building targets
On Thursday 8 October, Bob Seely will introduce a debate in the House of Common Chamber on the formula used to determine new housing allocations in local areas. This is a debate determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
Commons Library analysis of the Business and Planning Bill 2019-21
This Library Paper has been prepared for the Commons stages of the Business and Planning Bill 2019-21 on 29 June 2020.
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Debate Pack
Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and the green belt
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 2.30pm on Wednesday 17 March 2020 on the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and the green belt. The debate will be opened by James Daly MP.
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Debate Pack
Housing and planning
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall at 2.30pm on Tuesday 3 March 2020 on housing and planning. The debate will be opened by Neil O'Brien MP.
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Research Briefing
Local Government air quality responsibilities
This House of Commons Library briefing describes local authorities' responsibilities to safeguard or improve air quality in their areas.
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Research Briefing
Community Infrastructure Levy
This note covers the method of financing infrastructure called Community Infrastructure Levy. It applies to England and Wales only.
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Research Briefing
Gypsies and travellers: planning provisions
This briefing sets out the planning policies specific to Gypsy and Traveller site provision, along with recent policy changes and Government announcements. It applies to England only.
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Research Briefing
Implementation of the Housing and Planning Act 2016
The Housing and Planning Act 2016 (HPA 2016) received Royal Assent on 12 May 2016. This briefing paper outlines progress in implementing the Act's provisions. Several key measures in the Act will not be taken forward, such as 'pay to stay' and mandatory fixed-term tenancies for local authority landlords in England.
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Research Briefing
Planning Obligations (Section 106 Agreements)
This briefing looks at recent changes to planning obligations, the appeals process surrounding them and how planning obligations interact with the Community Infrastructure Levy. The briefing looks at England only.
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Research Briefing
Must planning committees follow officers’ advice in reaching decisions?
This briefing examines the relationship between planning officers and councillors and how published guidance deals with the considerations that might arise when planning committees overturn officers’ advice. It applies to England only.
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Research Briefing
Commons Library analysis: Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [HL] 2017-19
This Commons Library briefing deals with the Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [HL] 2017-19, which would provide that the Secretary of State’s powers in relation to the management of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, include the power to grant a lease in respect of land for a period of up to 150 years.
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Research Briefing
Planning enforcement in England
This briefing describes the legal powers available to local planning authorities ensure enforcement of planning law. It applies to England only.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day debate: Spending of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
There will be an Estimates Day debate in the House of Commons Chamber on 2 July 2019 on the spending of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The debate will be opened by Layla Moran MP.
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