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

LabourBradford 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 Pennycook
The 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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