Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 102812

Planning Permission

Tabled: 5 January 2026

Answered: 13 January 2026

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what planning weight can decision-makers give to the emerging policy in the draft National Planning Policy Framework of 16 December 2025 during the consultation period.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook

The proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework published in draft on 16 December are subject to consultation prior to being finalised. It is at the discretion of individual decision makers as whether any weight should be given to the propo...

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