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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 27 October 2025

Debate

Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Contribution

96: Clause 52, page 73, line 29, at end insert— “(9A) A spatial development strategy must prioritise development on brownfield land and urban densification.(9B) A spatial development strategy must seek to increase sustainability and community building by minimising travel distances between places of employment, residence and commercial or leisure activities.”Member's explanatory statement This amendment would require spatial development strategies to prioritise brownfield and urban densification, and to promote sustainable, mixed communities by reducing travel distances between homes, jobs, and services.

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