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Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 26 May 2026UIN 233

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to amend the National Planning Policy Framework to make explicit reference to residential boat communities and their accommodation needs.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 28057 on 14 March 2025 and UIN 34853 on 11 March 2025.

Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, the government consulted on a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The consultation on the revised Framework, which can be found on gov.uk here, asked whether further guidance is required on assessing the needs of different groups.

We are currently analysing the feedback received and will publish our response in due course.

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