Extract from Westminster debate on House Building Targets: North East Bedfordshire - June 9
Thursday, 10 June 2021 08:15
Richard Fuller (North East Bedfordshire) (Con):...From my
discussions with CPRE and local environmental groups in
Bedfordshire, I know there are considerable concerns that the rate
of growth of housing means that biodiversity and access to green
spaces are threatened. Does the Minister recognise that these
frequently heard concerns, which I know concern him as well, are
even more important in areas of considerable housing growth? Will
he commit to requiring developments in Central...Request free trial
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Bedfordshire) (Con):...From my discussions with CPRE and local environmental groups in
Bedfordshire, I know there are considerable concerns that the rate
of growth of housing means that biodiversity and access to green
spaces are threatened. Does the Minister recognise that these
frequently heard concerns, which I know concern him as well, are
even more important in areas of considerable housing growth? Will
he commit to requiring developments in Central Bedfordshire and
Bedford Borough Council local authority areas to embed
environmental considerations from the very start of the planning
process, rather than making them considerations somewhat later down
the track? I believe we need to prioritise access to our
environment for residents where housing development is considerably
above the national average. The Minister and the Department need to
take action to move forward those considerations right to the start
of the planning process...
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