Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 119355

Planning: Economic Growth and Job Creation

Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026

Question

Imran Hussain

LabourBradford East

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of updating planning guidance to support the delivery of green jobs and clean growth in regions such as West Yorkshire.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The 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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