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Charities: Planning

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 16 September 2025UIN 75895

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that the National Planning Policy Framework supports charities.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The National Planning Policy Framework supports the facilities and services communities need. It makes clear that planning policies and decisions should plan positively for the provision and use of shared spaces, community facilities and other local services to enhance the sustainability of communities and residential environments. This can include facilities used by charities.

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