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New Towns: Environment Protection

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 124739

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the cost was of the Strategic Environment Assessment on new towns published on 23 March 2026; and what the timetable and budget is for the Habitats Regulation assessment.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the New Towns Draft Programme consultation launched on 23 March which can be found on gov.uk here.

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