Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 65413
Planning: Outdoor Recreation
Tabled: 7 July 2025
Answered: 14 July 2025
Question
Mr Peter Bedford
Conservative — Mid Leicestershire
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has considered including child development in the planning process to encourage outdoor activities.
Answer
Matthew PennycookThe National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) recognises that access to a network of high-quality open spaces and opportunities for sport and physical activity is important for the health and well-being of communities, including children. The Framework is...
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