Decision details

Item started at 16.54

NDM4890 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Notes the progress made in updating planning policy for economic development.

Voting on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

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Recognises that the planning system is vital for a strong economy and therefore regrets the delay by the Welsh Government in bringing forward changes to Planning Policy Wales and calls upon the Welsh Government to:

Bring forward the Welsh Planning Bill sooner than indicated in the Legislative Statement, so that a strategic yet streamlined approach can be made to guidance across all policy sectors to improve the economy and well-being of the people of Wales.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

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Calls on the Welsh government to publish its Planning Bill earlier than indicated in its legislative statement, and to consult widely, in order to help meet the needs of economic development.

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion:

NDM4890 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Notes the progress made in updating planning policy for economic development.

The motion was agreed.