Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 101107

Housing: Construction

Tabled: 17 December 2025

Answered: 7 January 2026

Question

Dr Al Pinkerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what consideration is given within the planning system to the potential impact of housing developments on nearby (a) small businesses and (b) local employment.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook

Local planning authorities are expected to assess economic needs as part of their evidence base and to consider these issues when determining individual applications, including the potential effects of new housing development on nearby businesses and on o...

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