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Asked by Dr Neil Shastri-HurstConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 114408

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will publish a definition of a significant adverse impact in the context of the National Planning Policy Framework.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

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

We will consider any and all suggestions made in response to the consultation, including those relating to definitions, before making final decisions.

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

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