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Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 9 June 2026UIN 5345

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the timetable for the review of the definition of irreplaceable habitats.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

We are currently analysing the feedback received to our consultation on a new National Planning Policy Framework and will publish our response in due course.

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