Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 119352
Planning: Economic Growth
Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Imran Hussain
Labour — Bradford East
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the planning system on the timely delivery of commercial developments that support local economic growth.
Answer
Matthew PennycookThe National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out that the purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development, including the provision of supporting infrastructure in a sustainable manner. It also supports t...
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