Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 61357
Digital Technology: Infrastructure
Tabled: 19 June 2025
Answered: 27 June 2025
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what guidance is his Department provides to local planning authorities on balancing the need for digital infrastructure with environmental and heritage considerations.
Answer
Chris BryantLocal planning authorities are responsible for determining applications for digital infrastructure, including telecommunications, in line with the National Planning Policy Framework which requires that planning decisions take account local environmental a...
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