VoteClimate: Housing and Planning Bill — Neighbourhood right of appeal

Housing and Planning Bill — Neighbourhood right of appeal

On 3rd May 2016 the House of Commons debated division number 261 the motion below.

MPs who support action on climate change should have voted No.

“threatened to perpetuate the housing crisis.”

“It is right that communities have a direct say in developments in their area, and the amendment provides a mechanism for a limited right of appeal in certain circumstances. The right of appeal would apply only to parish councils and neighbourhood forums whose plans progress to formal submission to the local authority.”—[Official Report, House of Lords, 20 April 2016; Vol. 771, c. 661.]

The House divided:

Ayes 286, Noes 163.

Votes cast by Members for constituencies in England:
Ayes 277, Noes 149.

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