No 10 blocked nature concessions in planning bill amid Labour rebellion, sources say | Planning policy
Downing Street and the Treasury intervened to stop any concessions in the planning bill, after pro -housing deputies expressed their anger over a. exhaustion Modify rebels who tried to promote nature protection.
The Guardian was informed that the ministers made amendments to the draft law last week in an attempt to get rid of the anger of charities of wildlife and MPS rebels Amid a violent reaction against the bill.
Two sources, with the knowledge of the discussions, said that they expect the amendments in general this week. But the amendments have never appeared, after No. 10 and the cabinet interfered.
Fifteen Labor Party members against the government rebelled on Monday night to support amendment by Chris Henchelv from the Labor Party to the draft planning and infrastructure law that would have imposed new environmental obligations, including a strict schedule of developers.
The LEGG Group, which is a large gathering of pro -housing deputies, sparked a warning with the treasury and NO 10. LGG criticized the modifications to X on Monday, saying that its members are “against these destruction ball adjustments, and to get the building of Britain.”
Henchev then returned to his colleagues in the Labor Party in a publication, saying that he “did not join them in a doubling of 20 years of canceling the failed restrictions that provide under 2 % of social housing per year.”
Higher sources suggested that there be a strong opposition from the cabinet, not 10 on any new adjustments or to make any more stable obligations to consider adopting any of the proposals.
The Minister of Housing, Benikok, refused to comment, but an ally who said he had no thinking about accepting Henchev’s amendments in any case. LGG has strongly argued that dilution in the draft law means more delay in new housing and threatens the goal of the new 1.5 -meter government.
“For years, voters were telling politicians what they needed desperately: lowering my bills, rose my salary, breathing life to my local area, and giving my children a shot in owning a decent house.” “Under the Conservative Party, repeatedly they were ignored.
“This draft law is the cornerstone of the government’s strategy to show that we are beside them and we will present these things – we are very clear that the demands of pressure groups should not be allowed to remove them.”
The leading environmental groups warns the government that oral promises on Part 3 of the draft law – which focuses on environmental obligations – is not enough, and the legislation must include strong guarantees of environmental results with scientific assurances.
Bessi Sobeet, CEO of RSPB, said that without amendments, the bill was a decline in environmental protection. “Until we see actual amendments that have been presented that deal with concerns we keep, and many other organizations including the International Independent Environmental Energy Agency, and thousands of people, we will continue to invite Part 3 to cancel.”
Speaking to the transmission fund on Monday night, Benikok said that the government will discuss strengthening the national planning policy – instead of direct legislation – on some major environmental policies such as Providing a quick brick for new homes for birds that nest.
Pennycook denied that plans will allow developers to damage habitats if they contribute to the nature restoration box, What is the activists “Cash To Trash”. He said that some critics of the draft law had “flagrant misconceptions” of the changes.
Henchev said that the nature restoration fund was “the nucleus of a good idea” and said that its amendment would give “the ministers the opportunity to save something positive from the wreckage of this legislation, ensuring that environmental delivery plans serve their purpose without allowing developers to pay money to destroy nature.”
Representatives voted to reject the amendment, which was supported by Conservatives and Liberal Democrats – but not through UK reform. Pennycook told the deputies that he was considered serious to Environmental Protection Office concernsEspecially this Part 3 of the draft law, the decline in environmental laws and left -wing sites are vulnerable to development.
Richard Benwell, CEO of Wildlife and the Corporation of Link, said that the government needs to overcome verbal assurances and ensure that legislation contains rocky rock guarantees of environmental results, scientific assurances that can succeed new methods, and transparent delivery plans for the benefits of nature. He said: “Fixing the dangerous risks of Part 3 will need a cosmetic change.”
Nigel Varage’s support for a fair brick installation in new houses, which Benikok said the government would consider doing through the guidance.
Benikok said he will continue to take advice and provide “seriously” about what can be done to protect the environment, with more challenges faced by the expected bill in Lords.
Henchev said that its amendment was an attempt to settle. He said: “The largest charities in nature in Britain are concerned about this law to the extent that they call for their entire third part.”
“If we cannot improve this bill in Lords, it will not only risk harm to nature – there will be serious damage to our relationship with voters who cherish green spaces. It encouraged me to hear that the minister was listening to concerns yesterday – my door is still open – I want to help the government to get this correctly.”
