Infrastructure Bill amendment fails

Thu,22 January 2015
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Infrastructure Bill misses opportunity to put accessibility at the heart of place-making

Following the Public Bill Committee meeting to discuss the Infrastructure Bill in the House of Commons last Thursday (15 January), the Town & Country Planning Association (TCPA) and Habinteg Housing Association have expressed disappointment over the Government’s failure to create a duty to ensure accessibility is at the front of decision makers’ minds when preparing local plans in England.

The Public Bill Committee meeting on the Infrastructure Bill brought forward a proposed amendment which was tabled by Roberta Blackman Woods MP, and suggested inserting a clause stating that local development plans must include policies designed to secure inclusive design and accessibility for the maximum number of people.

Following a short debate, the Committee voted against including the amendment by nine votes to six.

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