Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 9632

Housing: Infrastructure

Tabled: 16 October 2024
Answered: 24 October 2024

Question

Dr Beccy Cooper

LabourWorthing West

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of ensuring that new housing developments have sufficient opportunities for residents to easily access healthy foods.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The National Planning Policy Framework already expects policies and decisions at the local level to enable and support healthy lifestyles, including through access to healthier food.As part of the consultation on proposed reforms to the Framework and othe...

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