M
Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 28 April 2026
Debate
English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillContribution
89G: After Clause 37, insert the following new Clause—
“Prioritisation of development of brownfield land
In section 12G of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (preparation of draft spatial development strategy), after subsection (2) insert—
“(2A) The Secretary of State must make regulations under subsection (2)(d) which prescribe the desirability of prioritising development on land that has been previously developed.””
About Hansard
Hansard is the official verbatim record of proceedings in the UK Parliament. Every word spoken in the Commons and Lords is recorded and published — this page is a single contribution from that record.
Partner sites