The Localism Bill lacks a definition of sustainable development and could block green projects in the future, a group of MPs has warned. The Environmental Audit Committee will call on the government to urgently amend the bill to combat fears the flagship legislation will fail to adequately promote sustainable development. In a report, the committee warns that while the government has promised a ‘presumption in favour of sustainable development’ to be legislated in the national planning policy framework later this year, it does not contain a definition of what ‘sustainable’ is. The report also warns against the fairness of neighbourhood development plans, suggesting they could favour those who have ‘more time and money to spend on the process’. Download a copy of the report from the Parliament website.
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