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Playing Fields and Sportsgrounds: Planning Permission

Asked by Ben MaguireLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 20 January 2026UIN 105459

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that local communities do not lose access to playing fields and sports facilities as a result of changes to the planning system.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 103087 on 13 January 2026.

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