Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 101109
Community Assets: Planning Permission
Tabled: 17 December 2025
Answered: 6 January 2026
Question
Dr Al Pinkerton
Liberal Democrat — Surrey Heath
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance is available to local authorities on assessing the social value of community facilities when determining planning applications.
Answer
Matthew PennycookThe National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) makes clear that to provide the social, recreational and cultural facilities and services the community needs, planning policies and decisions should plan positively for the provision and use of shared spaces,...
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