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Development on Flood Plains (Environment Agency Powers) Bill

Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2009-10

Last updated: 12 April 2010 at 16:35

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Long title

A Bill to empower the Environment Agency to prevent development on flood plains to which the Agency objects; to require planning authorities to comply with Environment Agency advice when considering development on flood plains; and for connected purposes.

Summary

This Bill would allow certain areas to be designated by the Secretary of State as flood plains. In these areas, the Environment Agency would be able to veto development.

Sponsor

Bob Spink
Independent
Castle Point

Current version of the Bill

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Lords
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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