Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 104394
Housing: Rural Areas
Tabled: 8 January 2026
Answered: 15 January 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance is issued to local planning authorities on approving housing developments in areas where existing rural road infrastructure cannot be expanded.
Answer
Matthew PennycookThe National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) makes clear that planning policies and decisions should be responsive to local circumstances in rural areas. To promote sustainable development, housing should be located where it will support and enhance the ...
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