Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 57574

Local Plans: Environment Protection

Tabled: 4 June 2025

Answered: 16 June 2025

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce the time taken for local plan adoption when linked to the availability of nutrient neutrality credits.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook

Local planning authorities can only adopt a local development plan that is sound. That requires them to be consistent with national planning policy, be supported by evidence, and take the views of local people into account. If nutrient neutrality credits ...

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