Report StagE Amendments
Amendment 118 – This amendment seeks to ensure that rainwater harvesting systems are a compulsory part of a new developments, so as to ‘future proof’ housing estates and Data Centres in the light of climate change.
Amendment 86 – lost by 84 votes to 185
After Clause 51, insert the following new Clause—
“Promotion of distributed water supply(1) When exercising functions under this Act in relation to planning applications, local planning authorities must have regard to how a proposed development could implement distributed water infrastructures and technologies for development-scale water reuse.(2) When discharging the duty in subsection (1), planning authorities must seek to secure, where viable and appropriate, the incorporation of —(a) distributed water storage solutions for individual buildings, and
(b) shared water storage infrastructure at community and development scale,into developments seeking planning permission.(3) The water storage technology in section (2) includes but is not limited to—(a) distributed schemes for local storage and supply of rainwater and surface water,(b) rainwater harvesting of the largest sizes possible relative to building size, occupancy, and current and projected future water consumption,(c) greywater and blackwater recycling, and(d) water storage systems operated, co-managed or co-owned by local communities.”Member’s explanatory statement
Members Explanation This amendment, requires planning authorities to support the inclusion of distributed and alternative water storage infrastructure projects in developments. This is to ensure the sustainable harvesting, use, or distribution of fit-for-purpose water by residents, communities, government services, and private businesses to reduce additional demand on catchment water resources and mitigate flood risk and water pollution.
BARONESS JONES OF MOULSECOOMB
121B After Clause 52, insert the following new Clause—
“Promotion of distributed water supply
(1) A planning authority, in exercising functions under this Act in relation to planning applications, must, where applicable, have regard to how a proposed development could implement distributed water infrastructures and technologies for development-scale water reuse.
(2) In doing so, planning authorities must seek to secure, where viable and appropriate, the incorporation of distributed water storage solutions on residential homes and individual buildings (government services, retail and business), as well as shared water storage infrastructures at community and development scale, including but not limited to—
(a) distributed schemes for local storage and supply of rainwater, and where appropriate and fit-for-use surface water or runoff;
(b) rainwater tanks or other rainwater harvesting of the largest sizes possible relative to building size, occupancy, and current and projected future water consumption;
(c) greywater and blackwater recycling, relative to fit-for-purpose use;
(d) water storage systems operated, co-managed or co-owned by local communities.
(3) Planning authorities must, as part of the planning process, consider and, where appropriate, promote the integration of distributed, alternative technologies for water provision.
(4) Planning authorities must, as part of the planning process, consider and, where appropriate, work directly with relevant water and natural environment authorities, water companies/utilities, and other water related stakeholders.”
62 training for council committees – NB This amendment would mean that the mandatory training for members of planning committees and planning officers must include climate and biodiversity and enhanced ecological literacy training, in line with the latest scientific guidance.
81 Floodplains ban – NB This amendment seeks to ensure that local authorities cannot grant planning permission for residential properties to be built on floodplains or on areas at high risk of flooding.
Committee Stage amendments
118 – This amendment would require local plans prepared by local authorities to apply a sequential approach to the location of development that prioritises brownfield sites with low biodiversity, re-use of empty homes and buildings before greenfield land.
114 Green Space provisions and Green Belt – This new Clause places a duty on the Secretary of State and relevant planning authorities respectively to have special regard to the mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change with respect to national policy, local plan-making and planning decisions.
86 – JJ This amendment, requires planning authorities to support the inclusion of distributed and alternative water storage infrastructure projects in developments. This is to ensure the sustainable harvesting, use, or distribution of fit-for-purpose water by residents, communities, government services, and private businesses to reduce additional demand on catchment water resources and mitigate flood risk and water pollution.
120 JJ This amendment seeks to make water efficiency and water demand by all infrastructural developments a statutory planning consideration supported by a national guidance.
121A JJ This amendment seeks to make water efficiency and water demand by all infrastructural developments a statutory planning consideration supported by a national policy and guidance.
86 – JJ This amendment, requires planning authorities to support the inclusion of distributed and alternative water storage infrastructure projects in developments. This is to ensure the sustainable harvesting, use, or distribution of fit-for-purpose water by residents, communities, government services, and private businesses to reduce additional demand on catchment water resources and mitigate flood risk and water pollution.
120 JJ This amendment seeks to make water efficiency and water demand by all infrastructural developments a statutory planning consideration supported by a national guidance.
121A JJ This amendment seeks to make water efficiency and water demand by all infrastructural developments a statutory planning consideration supported by a national policy and guidance.
93 Chalk Stream protection – aimed to secure the future of England’s chalk streams by enshrining specific protections and standards into our planning regime.
Jenny either supported and/or put her name to these amendments:
1 cumulative impacts – Clause 1, page 1, line 14, at end insert— “(1A) When carrying out a review under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must assess the cumulative impact of nationally significant infrastructure projects on— (a) the environment; (b) residents living in areas in which such projects are being developed.”
24 Small Scale Renewable Energy projects and Local Area Energy Plan – This amendment is designed to ensure prioritisation of support for small scale renewable energy projects.
70 Flooding and sustainable Water Usage – NB(2) relates to Property flood resilience measures in planning permission
81 Flodplains flood risk – NB (2) This amendment seeks to ensure that local authorities cannot grant planning permission for residential properties to be built on floodplains or on areas at high risk of flooding.
72 Affordable Housing – NB (2) The amendment is intended to ensure affordable housing is actually delivered where this is the subject of planning consent, and the proportion of social rent housing is at least 20 per cent.
89 accessibility standards – NB The amendment introduces a requirement for all new homes to comply with the Part M4(2) accessible and adaptable standard, as defined in the Building Regulations 2010, or the higher M4(3) wheelchair user dwelling standard. The amendment aims to ensure that all new housing is inclusive, age-friendly, and suitable for people with varying mobility needs.
97 Provision for ageing population – NB (2) This amendment ensures the draft Spatial Development Strategy has regard to the housing needs of the ageing population.
102 – NB This amendment expands the existing assets of community value scheme to also include assets of cultural value.
118 Local plans and planning applications development hierarchy – JJ This amendment would require local plans prepared by local authorities to apply a sequential approach to the location of development that prioritises brownfield sites with low biodiversity, re-use of empty homes and buildings before greenfield land.
121E Play areas for children NB This amendment seeks to ensure that planning authorities must take all practicable steps to ensure a sufficiency of play opportunities for children
115 Habitats Regulation – NB This amendment seeks to enable local plans to guide developers towards sites most appropriate for development by requiring that Habitats Regulations strategic environmental assessments are conducted at local plan stage.
117 Gambling premises – NB cumulative impact assessments for Permission for gambling premises
Jenny’s verbal contributions to this bill catalogued below
Final legislation here
