Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 18950
Planning Permission: Air Pollution
Tabled: 10 December 2024
Answered: 19 December 2024
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the requirements set out in the interim planning guidance on the consideration of the Environment Act PM2.5 targets in planning
Answer
Emma HardyThe interim planning guidance is expected to have minimal impact on the viability and cost of new developments. It is interim guidance whilst Defra develops substantive technical guidance, and as such an assessment is not required.