My Lords, as I have indicated, the intention here is to ensure that we have flexibility because neighbourhood plans may vary in their circumstances, size and so on. There is a massive body of law that defines the word “minor” and judges will be able to put it in context. I have given an example of why we believe that we are answering the need for flexibility in the legislation and I think that the Government have got it right in this regard. However, if the noble Lord has any particular points that he wishes to raise subsequently in writing, I will be happy to look at them.
Neighbourhood Planning Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 31 January 2017.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee proceeding on Neighbourhood Planning Bill.
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