Meetings

Dyfan Sion, Welsh Language Commission

Dylan Foster-Evans, Welsh Place-Names Society

Wyn Thomas, Dyfodol i'r Iaith

Robat Idris, Cymdeithas yr Iaith

Members discussed the impact of the National Development Framework with the witnesses. There was a short pause in the live broadcast feed.

NDM7392 Rebecca Evans (Gower)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes the National Development Framework, laid on 21 September 2020.

2. Recognises the substantial engagement and consultation over the last four years which have contributed to the National Development Framework.

3. Agrees that the framework for four regions and the policies in the National Development Framework provide leadership to planning authorities and others in shaping and making good places.

4. Agrees the first National Development Framework provides a firm basis for positive strategic planning decisions which tackle climate change, encourage decarbonisation and promote well-being.

5. Agrees that publishing a National Development Framework will help support a strong recovery from Covid-19.

National Development Framework

Supporting Documents

Consultation Report: Summary (Draft NDF)

Consultation Report (Draft NDF)

Integrated Sustainability Appraisal of the NDF: Non-Technical Summary

Integrated Sustainability Appraisal of the NDF

Wales NDF: Habitats Regulations Assessment

Schedule of changes to draft NDF

Amendment 1 Caroline Jones (South Wales West)

Delete all after point 1 and replace with:

Believes that the first National Development Framework should provide a firm basis for positive strategic planning decisions which tackle climate change, encourage decarbonisation and promote well-being.

Regrets the fact that, once again, the Welsh Government has opted to place too much emphasis on on-shore wind.

Calls upon the Welsh Government to redraft the National Development Framework to focus upon achieving carbon neutral energy production from a mix of off-shore wind and tidal energy.

If Amendment 1 is agreed, Amendment 2 will be de-selected.

Amendment 2 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Delete all after point 1 and replace with:

Does not believe that the Welsh Government's National Development Framework will deliver a future for Wales which is prosperous, sustainable and provides equal opportunities for all of its citizens.

The item started at 19.08

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

NDM7392 Rebecca Evans (Gower)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes the National Development Framework, laid on 21 September 2020.

2. Recognises the substantial engagement and consultation over the last four years which have contributed to the National Development Framework.

3. Agrees that the framework for four regions and the policies in the National Development Framework provide leadership to planning authorities and others in shaping and making good places.

4. Agrees the first National Development Framework provides a firm basis for positive strategic planning decisions which tackle climate change, encourage decarbonisation and promote well-being.

5. Agrees that publishing a National Development Framework will help support a strong recovery from Covid-19.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 Caroline Jones (South Wales West)

Delete all after point 1 and replace with:

Believes that the first National Development Framework should provide a firm basis for positive strategic planning decisions which tackle climate change, encourage decarbonisation and promote well-being.

Regrets the fact that, once again, the Welsh Government has opted to place too much emphasis on on-shore wind.

Calls upon the Welsh Government to redraft the National Development Framework to focus upon achieving carbon neutral energy production from a mix of off-shore wind and tidal energy.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Delete all after point 1 and replace with:

Does not believe that the Welsh Government's National Development Framework will deliver a future for Wales which is prosperous, sustainable and provides equal opportunities for all of its citizens.

A vote was taken on amendment 2:

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM7392 Rebecca Evans (Gower)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes the National Development Framework, laid on 21 September 2020.

2. Recognises the substantial engagement and consultation over the last four years which have contributed to the National Development Framework.

3. Agrees that the framework for four regions and the policies in the National Development Framework provide leadership to planning authorities and others in shaping and making good places.

4. Agrees the first National Development Framework provides a firm basis for positive strategic planning decisions which tackle climate change, encourage decarbonisation and promote well-being.

5. Agrees that publishing a National Development Framework will help support a strong recovery from Covid-19.

The motion as amended was agreed.