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Housing: Sewers

Asked by Natalie FleetLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 30 January 2026UIN 107805

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the capacity of sewage works in a local area is assessed before planning permission is given for new housing developments; and what steps he is taking to ensure that capa

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 103042 on 14 January 2026.

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