Moved by
Baroness Young of Old Scone
300: After Clause 123, insert the following new Clause—
“Developments affecting ancient woodland
Within three months of this Act being passed, the Secretary of State must vary The Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2021 so that it applies in relation to applications for planning permission for development affecting ancient woodland.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment requires the introduction of a consultation direction for developments affecting ancient woodlands.