Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 120223

Housing Estates: Infrastructure

Tabled: 11 March 2026

Answered: 24 March 2026

Question

Jonathan Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of powers held by (a) Government and (b) local authorities to compel housing developers to complete works so that infrastructure can

Answer

Matthew Pennycook

The government does not provide any direct financial or other support to assist Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) in adopting infrastructure on newly developed housing estates. LPAs can use Section 106 planning obligations to secure a commitment from deve...

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