Birmingham resident David Barton has confirmed that his written evidence response has been officially published by the House of Lords Built Environment Committee as part of its 'Modular New Towns: Bricks & Mortar' inquiry. The committee is examining the core practical factors limiting the physical construction of new towns, focusing on material supply chains, skills and labour shortages, connections to utility networks, and the role of diverse house builders.
Raising Local Concerns at Parliamentary Level
By raising the long-standing concerns of local residents and businesses directly at a parliamentary level, Barton hopes to move closer to catching up with other nations that have successfully embraced traditional architecture as a central component of their modern planning systems. His submission sits alongside evidence from prominent UK bodies, heritage groups, academics, local authorities, and industry experts.
Key Organisations Contributing Evidence
Organisations that have also submitted evidence include the Royal Town Planning Institute, City & Guilds, The Land Trust, Construction Products Association, Landmark Information Group, Albion Stone PLC, The Woodland Trust, Community Planning Alliance, and BioClocks UK. Barton expressed sincere thanks to central government for publishing his responses to the inquiry and applauded all fellow consultees who took part in contributing towards a topic of national and global significance.
How to Access the Published Evidence
All written evidence can be read on the UK Parliament New Towns: Bricks and Mortar portal. To view Barton's individual submission, visit the UK Parliament Written Evidence page.
