Previously called Standing Committees, Public Bill Commitees study proposed legislation (Bills) in detail, debating each clause and reporting any amendments to the Commons for further debate.
There are at least 16 MPs on a Committee, and the proportion of parties reflects the House of Commons, so the government always has a majority.
[Wera Hobhouse in the Chair]
Robbie Owen and Sir John Armitt gave evidence.
Dhara Vyas, Charlotte Mitchell, Beatrice Filkin and Christianna Logan gave evidence.
Marian Spain gave evidence.
[Derek Twigg in the Chair]
Victoria Hills, Hugh Ellis and Faraz Baber gave evidence.
Jack Airey and Sam Richards gave evidence.
Rachel Hallos and Paul Miner gave evidence.
Councillor Adam Hug, Councillor Richard Clewer and Councillor Richard Wright gave evidence.
Catherine Howard gave evidence.
Richard Benwell, Mike Seddon and Carol Hawkey gave evidence.
James Stevens and Kate Henderson gave evidence.
Matthew Pennycook MP and Michael Shanks MP gave evidence.
[Wera Hobhouse in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 32, in clause 1, page 1, line 16, at end insert— “(3A) After subsection (2), insert— ‘(2A) Any review of a national policy statement in relation to...
I beg to move amendment 8, in clause 2, page 3, line 34, leave out paragraph (a). This amendment would require the Secretary of State to lay before Parliament a response to a resolution made by...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 57, in clause 4, page 8, line 21, leave out subsection (2). This amendment is consequential on NC44.
[Derek Twigg in the Chair]
Amendment proposed (this day): 57, in clause 4, page 8, line 21, leave out subsection (2).—(Matthew Pennycook.) This amendment is consequential on NC44.
Amendments made: 60, in clause 6, page 10, line 4, leave out “follows” and insert “set out in subsections (2) to (13)”. This amendment is consequential on Amendment 68....
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 36, in clause 9, page 14, line 6, after “distribution system” insert “(and such an improvement may include changing the order in which connections are...
I beg to move amendment 41, in clause 12, page 16, line 8, leave out subsection (1). The effect of this amendment is that a relevant authority may give a direction under clause 12 without first...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 80, in clause 14, page 18, line 36, after “application.” insert— “(4) Any fees received by the Scottish Ministers under sub-paragraph (2)(d) may...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Wera Hobhouse in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 83, in clause 22, page 29, line 33, after “benefits” insert “of £1,000 per year for ten years”.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Christine Jardine in the Chair]
Question (this day) again proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 152, in clause 45, page 58, line 3, at end insert— “(c) require that any training accredited under this section includes content on— (i) inclusive design...
I beg to move amendment 50, in clause 46, page 61, line 39, at end insert— “(7) Sections 319ZZC and 319ZZD and this section apply in relation to a relevant planning function conferred...
[Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
I remind Members to send their speaking notes by email to our Hansard colleagues at hansardnotes@parliament.uk. I also ask Members to switch electronic devices to silent. Tea and coffee are not...
[Wera Hobhouse in the Chair]
Amendment proposed (this day): 29, in clause 47, page 65, line 36, at end insert— “(2A) A spatial development strategy must have regard to the need to provide 150,000 new social homes...
Amendment made: 48, in schedule 3, page 146, line 4, at end insert— “Habitats Regulations 11A (1) Regulation 111 of the Habitats Regulations (interpretation of Chapter 8) is...
I beg to move amendment 12, in clause 48, page 83, line 2, after “to” insert “significantly”. This amendment would require that conservation measures undertaken within...
I beg to move amendment 18, in clause 50, page 84, line 27, at end insert— “(2A) An environmental feature identified in an EDP must not be— (a) an irreplaceable habitat; (b)...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment proposed: 3, in clause 52, page 86, line 12, at end insert— “(10) An EDP must include a schedule setting out the timetable for the implementation of each conservation...
I beg to move amendment 52, in clause 53, page 86, line 21, after “strategies,” insert— “(ca) the current Carbon Budget Delivery Plan, (cb) any reports and strategies...
I beg to move amendment 53, in clause 54, page 87, line 13, at end insert— “(fa) the Climate Change Committee, (fb) the Office for Environmental Protection,” This amendment...
Does the shadow Minister wish to move amendment 149?
[Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
Amendment moved ( 14 May): 97, in clause 55, page 88, line 6, leave out from “if” to “on” in line 8 and insert— “, by the EDP end date, the conservation...
I beg to move amendment 126, in clause 57, page 88, line 31, at end insert— “(c) at five yearly intervals, a report on an EDP covering the previous five-year period.”
I beg to move amendment 11, in clause 58, page 89, line 38, at end insert— “(2A) An EDP may not be amended if the amendment would reduce the amount, extent or impact of conservation...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Wera Hobhouse in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 54, in clause 61, page 93, line 2, at end insert— “(2A) Natural England may only accept a request if Natural England is satisfied that the developer has taken...
Does anyone wish to move amendment 27?
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 9, in clause 66, page 96, line 20, at end insert— “(1A) The regulations must require Natural England to ensure that use of money received by virtue of the...
I beg to move amendment 6, in clause 67, page 97, line 35, leave out from “levy” to end of line 38 and insert “. (4A) Provision under subsection (4) must include a condition...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 150, in clause 72, page 101, line 7, at end insert— “(2A) The power under subsection (1) may not be exercised in relation to land which is, or forms part of, a...
Amendments made: 112, in schedule 5, page 148, line 36, at end insert— “5A (1) Paragraph 3(2) does not apply to— (a) any right vested in statutory undertakers for the purpose of...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendments made: 103, in schedule 6, page 156, line 35, leave out “, as it applies in England and Wales,” See the explanatory statement for Amendment 101. Amendment 104, in schedule...
Amendments made: 99, in clause 78, page 105, line 18, leave out“, species or geological, physiological” and insert “or species, or assemblage of habitats or species, or any...
[Christine Jardine in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Does anyone wish to move amendment 134?
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 2, in clause 91, page 131, line 17, at end insert— “(za) after subsection (1) insert— ‘(1A) Subsection (2) also applies if an acquiring authority...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Christine Jardine in the Chair]
“In the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, after section 303ZZA (inserted by section 44) insert— ‘303ZZB Surcharge on planning fees (1) The Secretary of State may by...
“(1) Section 53 of the Planning Act 2008 (rights of entry) is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (7). (2) In subsection (1), for “Any person duly authorised in writing by the...
“(1) Schedule 6 to the Planning Act 2008 (changes to, and revocation of, orders granting development consent) is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (4). (2) Omit paragraph 2...
“Omit the following sections of the Planning Act 2008— (a) section 42 (duty to consult); (b) section 43 (local authorities for purposes of section 42(1)(b)); (c) section 44...
“(1) The Planning Act 2008 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (9). (2) In section 37 (applications for orders granting development consent)— (a) in subsection (3)— (i)...
“(1) The Secretary of State may, in connection with regulations made under section 74(1), make one or more schemes for the transfer of property, rights and liabilities (a ‘transfer...
“(1) The Secretary of State may acquire land compulsorily if the Secretary of State requires the land for revoked EDP purposes. (2) In subsection (1) “revoked EDP purposes”...
“(1) A person authorised by Natural England may enter and survey or investigate any land in connection with the exercise by Natural England of any function conferred by or under this Part....
“(1) This section applies if a justice of the peace is satisfied, on an application by an authorised person giving written information on oath— (a) that there are reasonable grounds...
“(1) In this section and in sections ( (2) An authorisation of a person by Natural England to exercise a power of entry must be in writing. (3) When exercising or seeking to exercise a...
“(1) If damage is caused to land or other property in the exercise of a power of entry, a person suffering the damage may recover compensation from Natural England. (2) Notice required to...
“(1) A person who intentionally obstructs a person acting in exercise of a power of entry commits an offence. (2) A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary...
“(1) A person authorised by a relevant authority may enter and survey or investigate any land for revoked EDP purposes. (2) Subsection (3) applies if a justice of the peace is satisfied, on...
“(1) This Part binds the Crown, subject as follows. (2) Regulations under this Part may (but need not) make provision binding the Crown; but— (a) no contravention of any provision of...
“(1) Where a local planning authority has previously given planning permission to a party (the “initial grant”), the planning authority may decline any future planning...
“(1) The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of the passing of this Act, review the National Planning Policy Framework with regard to the setting of local plans. (2) The review must...
“(1) Any national or local plan or strategy which relates to the building or development of housing must include specific quotas for the provision of— (a) affordable housing, and (b)...
“(1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must make regulations under section 1 of the Building Act 1984 to require that new homes must— (a) be built...
“The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act— (a) bring into force Schedule 3 (Sustainable drainage) of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, and (b)...
“(1) Any national or local plan or strategy relating to the planning or development of an area must be designed to improve the physical, mental and social health and well-being of the...
[Christine Jardine in the Chair]
“(1) No local planning authority may approve an application for the building of an above-ground car park which does not make the required provision of solar panels. (2) The required...
“In section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (right to appeal against planning decisions and failure to take such decisions), after subsection (2) insert— ‘(2A)...
“(1) If an application is made for planning permission or permission in principle relating to large scale housing development in the countryside which— (a) may lead to affordable...
“(1) It must be a condition of any grant of planning permission that there must be a minimum of one swift brick or nest box per dwelling or unit greater than 5 metres in height. (2) Swift...
“(1) This section applies where— (a) any building or development works require or involve works to or on the road network, or otherwise result in road closures, (b) such roadworks or...
“(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act— (a) create a category of protection for wildbelt areas in England for the purpose of permanently...
“(1) The Secretary of State must, within one year of the passing of this Act and annually thereafter, conduct a review of the capacity of local planning authorities. (2) A review under this...
“(1) A local planning authority must maintain and publish a register of planning applications in its area where— (a) a determination has been made by the Secretary of State...
“(1) No local planning authority may grant planning permission for any development which is to take place on a functional floodplain. (2) The Secretary of State must, within three months of...
“In Schedule 4 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, after paragraph (zf) insert
“No permission may be granted for the building or installation of provision for solar power generation where the development would involve— (a) the building on or development of...
“(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, issue guidance on the fees to be charged on applications for planning permission. (2) Guidance issued under...
“In the exercise of any of its planning or development functions, a local planning authority must take all reasonable steps to contribute to— (a) the achievement of targets in...
“(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, issue or update guidance for local planning authorities regarding the identification of sites for housing...
[Wera Hobhouse in the Chair]
“In section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, after subsection (1) insert—
“(1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, issue or update guidance on what is to be considered a compelling case in the public interest in relation to...
“(1) Local planning authorities must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act— (a) require applications for permission for developments which exceed a specified gross internal...
“In section 55 of the Planning Act 2008 (acceptance of applications), after subsection (4) insert— ‘(4A) When deciding whether to accept an application, the Secretary of State...
“In the Planning Act 2008, omit section 150 (removal of consent requirements).”— This amendment to the Planning Act 2008 would remove the existing requirement that development...
“(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, conduct a review of land value capture. (2) A review under this section must consider— (a) the benefits...
“(1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, consult on and implement measures to give electricity distribution network operators powers in relation, but...
“(1) A local planning authority must, when exercising any of its functions, ensure the preservation of playing fields and playing pitches. (2) The duty in subsection (1) may, when granting...
“(1) All local authorities and combined authorities must create a Local Area Energy Plan. (2) For the purposes of this section, a ‘Local Area Energy Plan’ means an outline of...
“In article 1(2) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2022, after “Wales” insert “, except in relation to articles 2(e) and 2(f), which...
“(1) The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of the passing of this Act, issue guidance for local planning authorities, or update any relevant existing guidance, relating to the...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendments made: 101, in clause 95, page 134, line 11, at beginning insert “Subject to subsection (1A),”. This amendment, and Amendments 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 and 108, are...
Amendments made: 68, in clause 96, page 134, line 28, leave out “1, 2 and 3” and insert “1 to 4”. This amendment has the effect that the changes made by the new clauses...
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