Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 38451

Environmental Delivery Plans

Tabled: 14 March 2025

Answered: 24 March 2025

Question

Blake Stephenson

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to paragraph 49.5 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, whether development will be permitted beyond the maximum amount specified by Environmental Delivery Plan

Answer

Matthew Pennycook

An Environmental Delivery Plan (EDP) would only enable development up to the maximum amount specified in the EDP. Where an EDP is reaching the maximum capacity, the Secretary of State would be able to request that Natural England amend the EDP or put a ne...

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