Member

This amendment would remove the scope for such debates and bring much-needed additional clarity to the legislation, helping streamline delivery of the legislation in line with the Government’s ambitions. It is possible that the Government will say that development is not needed and that a broader set of planning reforms will help self-build and custom housing, but, candidly, that is not supported by the experience on the ground or, indeed, the Government’s own data. As a consequence, I hope that the Government will at least consider carefully these amendments.