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Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 17 June 2025UIN 58243

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to paragraph 97 of the National Planning Policy Framework, published on 7 February 2025, what criteria are used to designate a town centre.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

Town centres are defined in the National Planning Policy Framework Annex 2: Glossary.

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