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Planning

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 2 July 2026UIN 14048

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he intends to publish the National Planning Policy Framework.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, the government consulted on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. The consultation can be found here.

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

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