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Planning: Flood Control and Sewers

Asked by Mike ReaderLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 10 February 2026UIN 110273

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his planned timeframe is for consulting on national planning policy related to decision-making, including policies on flood risk and sustainable drainage systems.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The government is currently consulting on a new National Planning Policy Framework that includes clearer, ‘rules based’ policies for decision-making and plan-making.

The consultation will remain open for responses until 10 March 2026 and can be found on gov.uk here.

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