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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 22 October 2025
Debate
Planning and Infrastructure BillContribution
The Minister also suggested that local planning authorities already engage positively with applicants. I do not disagree with that, but there is no clear guidance and therefore such interaction lacks consistency. Embedding mediation into the planning framework for all local authorities and supporting it properly would make those systems more efficient and ensure that they worked better.
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