Summary
Sir - In his letter of January 12 (Planning Bill would streamline system), Huw Irranca-Davies denies that the new planning procedure will be undemocratic. Yet the new Infrastructure Planning Commission would be an unelected body, not accountable to the National Assembly, the UK Parliament or even the Secretary of State.
Yes, developers will consult with local communities before they submit a planning application. But there is nothing to ensure this is a fair, independent process - it could easily end up as nothing but a PR exercise for the developer.See the full content of this document
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Letter: Losing Local Powers
Under the Bill, the Secretary of State will draw up...
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