Neighbourhood Planning Bill: Archbishop of York supports amendment on community value of pubs – Church of England in Parliament March 3, 2017 by Fulcrum On 28th February 2017 the House of Lords considered the Government’s Neighbourhood Planning Bill at Report Stage. The Archbishop of York, Most Revd and Rt Hon John Sentamu, spoke in favour of an amendment to ensure planning permission had to be granted for a change of use for pub buildings. The amendment was passed at a vote. Church of England in Parliament. 2 March 2017 FulcrumShareTweetShare