Housing and Planning (Local Decision-Making) Bill

Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57)

John Mann presented a Bill to remove powers of the Secretary of State in relation to the location of and planning permission for new housing developments; to give local authorities powers to establish requirements on such developments in their area, including requirements on the proportion of affordable and social housing; and for connected purposes.

Bill read the First time; to be read a Second time on Friday 16 March, and to be printed (Bill 181).