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HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, we now have before us Amendment 3 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Coffey—which I thought was coming in the previous group—and there is much to agree with in what…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Parkinson, said that it was regrettable that these amendments were brought at this late stage. I have a feeling that it is unacceptable that the…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, the amendments in this group relate to the importance of pre-application as a formal part of the process in determining NSIP applications. They are all much of a…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the careful consideration that she gave to my amendments during the Conference Recess. I have again listened carefully to what she had to say…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillI beg to move.20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for having listened in Committee to the concerns that were raised about the acceptance process. I am pleased that there has been a rethink. The…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Coffey, is right to raise this as an issue of importance. Equally, she pointed to the fact that the impact and effect of EDPs will be discussed…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillI cannot react to the Halifax clause, since I do not live in Halifax. I welcome the move to the affirmative procedure but remind the Minister that there are already 22,000…20 Oct 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAnd the Lib Dems.14 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, these Benches totally agree with the two amendments tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Young of Old Scone, because the depth and range of the changes encompassed in this…17 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, SME builders play a very important role in the housebuilding sector of the country because they are able to build on small sites that often need to be redeveloped or are…17 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillI am amazed that no other Members of your Lordships’ House want to speak about local news and newspapers. I broadly agree with the amendments in the name of the noble Lord, Lord…15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, this amendment relates to removing—or “disregarding”, to use the legislative term—hope value from recreational land that is to be purchased for public use. The principle…15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, the whole purpose of listed building legislation is to ensure the integrity of the listed structure. The requirement to apply for listed building consent is in order to…15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her very detailed response to this group of amendments, but I am rather disappointed that the Government did not feel able to add a public…15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, before I introduce my amendment in this group, I say that the noble Lord, Lord Cromwell, has raised some very challenging aspects of compulsory purchase, particularly…15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Young, has made the point that we on these Benches would wish to make.15 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I have Amendment 185M, which proposes a vital duty to ensure due consideration of neighbourhood plans. I am delighted that, in discussions on the Bill, we are spending…11 Sept 2025