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For applications within the new medium threshold, we are considering simplifying BNG requirements; exploring exempting these sites from the proposed building safety levy and the build-out transparency proposals; maintaining a 13-week statutory period for determination, including the delegation of some of these developments to officers as part of the national scheme of delegation; ensuring that referrals to statutory consultees are proportionate and rely on general guidance; readily available online wherever possible; uplifting the permission in principle threshold; and minimising validation and statutory information requirements. We are currently analysing all the comments received on the working paper, which will inform our more detailed proposals ahead of finalising our policy approach. I hope that is helpful to the noble Baroness.