Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
First Report - The future of the planning system in England
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
HC 38
Published 10 June 2021
Government response
The Future of the Planning System in England: Government Response to the Select Committee Report · published 17 May 2022
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Rejected
We welcome the Government’s proposal that having an up to date Local Plan should be...
Recommendation
We welcome the Government’s proposal that having an up to date Local Plan should be a statutory requirement on local authorities. We also welcome the proposal that Local Plans should be more focused and shorter. But we do not agree …
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Government Response Summary
The government explicitly rejects extending the 30-month timeframe for Local Plan production, deeming it achievable, but notes local authorities will have flexibility for partial updates and it will provide details on the transition to the new system.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Recommendation
Rejected
There is a case for reforming the Community Infrastructure Levy, but it is less clear...
Recommendation
There is a case for reforming the Community Infrastructure Levy, but it is less clear that Section 106 agreements needed replacing. The Government should be mindful of the cumulative effect of the challenges posed to affordable housing provision by the …
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Government Response Summary
The government confirms it has considered the 2017 CIL review but is proceeding with its proposed new Infrastructure Levy, which will be introduced through a phased rollout. The response does not guarantee no reduction in affordable housing, recognise funding limitations, or address Mayoral Infrastructure Levies, thereby rejecting key aspects of the recommendation.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Recommendation
Rejected
Para 210
We agree with evidence that called for the protection of the green spaces in the...
Recommendation
We agree with evidence that called for the protection of the green spaces in the Green Belt; whilst also recognising that not all Green Belt land are green spaces. A review should examine the purpose of the Green Belt, including …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejects the recommendation for a national review of the Green Belt, stating it has no such plans and remains committed to protecting and enhancing it as set out in its manifesto and existing National Planning Policy Framework.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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