Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 119354
Business Premises: Planning
Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026
Question
Imran Hussain
Labour — Bradford East
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to support local authorities to plan for low-carbon commercial development, including access to energy and transport infrastructure.
Answer
Matthew PennycookThe National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out that the purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development, including the provision of supporting infrastructure in a sustainable manner. It also supports t...
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