Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 31786
Climate Change and Nature Conservation: Planning
Tabled: 21 February 2025
Answered: 27 February 2025
Question
Tim Farron
Liberal Democrat — Westmorland and Lonsdale
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on ensuring all planning decisions will support nature and climate targets.
Answer
Mary CreaghThe Department works closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to deliver planning reforms with regular discussions on how planning can improve outcomes for nature whilst enabling the development of housing and infrastructure.