Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 110273

Planning: Flood Control and Sewers

Tabled: 2 February 2026

Answered: 10 February 2026

Question

Mike Reader

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his planned timeframe is for consulting on national planning policy related to decision-making, including policies on flood risk and sustainable drainage systems.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook

The government is currently consulting on a new National Planning Policy Framework that includes clearer, ‘rules based’ policies for decision-making and plan-making. The consultation will remain open for responses until 10 March 2026 and can be found on g...

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