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Take-away Food: Planning Permission

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 17 June 2026UIN 8086

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether fish and chip shops are classed as fast food outlets for the purposes of the National Planning Policy Framework restrictions on outlets being allowed near schools.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 122204 on 1 April 2026.

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