Clause 38 - Sustainable development
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Bill
9:45 am
Mr David Amess (Southend West, Conservative)
With this it will be convenient to discuss the following:
Amendment No. 372, in
clause 38, page 20, line 28, at end insert—
'( ) For the purpose of this section the meaning of sustainable development shall be defined in guidance to be prescribed by the Secretary of State'.
Amendment No. 359, in
clause 38, page 20, line 34, leave out
'with a view to contributing'
and insert 'so as to contribute'.
Amendment No. 327, in
clause 38, page 20, line 34, leave out 'a view to contributing' and insert 'regard'.
Amendment No. 255, in
clause 38, page 20, line 34, after 'to', insert
'helping to ensure that suitable land is available for development in ways that accord with economic, social and environmental policies and'.
Amendment No. 364, in
clause 38, page 20, line 34, after 'contributing', insert
'in so far as in practicable'.
Amendment No. 226, in
clause 38, page 20, line 35, leave out 'sustainable development' and insert—
'(a) sustainable development, integrating and achieving environmental, social, economic and natural resource use objectives simultaneously;
(b) accountable decision making in the public interest; and
(c) the facilitation of, and enhancement of, public engagement in the planning process.'.
Amendment No. 371, in
clause 38, page 20, line 35, after 'development', insert
'including prudent use of natural resources and effective protection and enhancement of the natural environment'.
Amendment No. 353, in
clause 38, page 20, line 35, at end insert
', the protection and the enhancement of the status of aquatic ecosystems and, with regard to their water needs, terrestrial ecosystems and wetlands directly depending upon them.'.
Amendment No. 256, in
clause 38, page 20, line 35, at end insert—
'(2A) For the purpose of this section sustainable development means—
(a) social progress which recognises the needs of everyone to access high quality public services, education and employment opportunities, decent, accessible and inclusive housing and local environments,
(b) effective protection of the environment including limiting global environmental threats, such as climate change, protecting human health and safety from hazards such as poor air quality and toxic chemicals and protecting things which people need or value, such as wildlife, landscapes and historic buildings,
(c) prudent use of natural resources making sure that non renewable natural resources are used efficiently and that alternatives are developed to replace them in due course and using renewable resources, such as water, used in ways that do not endanger the resource or cause serious damage or pollution, and
(d) maintaining high and stable levels of economic growth and employment, so that everyone can share in high living standards and greater job opportunities provided through businesses which are ready to invest with infrastructure to support them.'.