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Asylum: Crowborough Training Camp

Asked by Dr Kieran MullanConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 24 November 2025UIN 92128

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Planning Inspectorate has consulted Wealden District Council on the application to use the Crowborough Training Camp for asylum seeker accommodation.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The Planning Inspectorate has no record of receiving an application or appeal in relation to the site in question. I otherwise refer the hon. Member to the answer given to question UIN 91420 on 20 November 2025.

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