Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 76729

Planning: Flood Control

Tabled: 11 September 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Victoria Collins

Liberal DemocratHarpenden and Berkhamsted

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to improve coordination between Local Planning Authorities and Lead Local Flood Authorities on ensuring (a) adequate resources and (b) clear m

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
Planning practice guidance sets out that when considering proposals for major development the local planning authority will need to consult the lead local flood authority on surface water drainage. The guidance is clear that local planning authorities may...

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