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Proceeding contribution from Lord Stunell (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 20 April 2023. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill.

Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill

I wonder if I could help the noble Earl. For neighbourhood plans, there is an independent examiner who is not actually drawn from the inspectorate but obviously has to be a qualified professional person of independent standing according to an agreed register. I would have thought that, bearing in mind that is a task that is bringing forward a significant number of neighbourhood plans each year and the Government intend to bring forward more, there would be a substantial multiplier effect if street votes go ahead. So the pool of independent examiners may have to be deepened and widened somewhat beyond the Planning Inspectorate if he intends to proceed.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
829 c861 
Session
2022-23
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Access Disability Compensation Conservation Construction Demolition Crown lands and estates Council housing Cultural heritage Conservation areas Development plans Cycling Housing Environment protection Energy Infrastructure Historic buildings Duchy of Cornwall Electric vehicles Planning permission Planning Public consultation Railway stations Listed buildings Local plans Standards Sales Regional planning and development Social rented housing Rights of way Speed limits Walking Carbon emissions Affordable housing Community assets Charging points Stop notices Permitted development rights
Legislation
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23
Link
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