Written question asked by Baroness Brown of Silvertown (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 June 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2015. It was answered by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 June 2015 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Regional Planning and Development: Thames Gateway
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to ensure that developments in the Thames Gateway area are sustainable, self-supporting and contribute to community cohesion and integration.
- Answer
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The Government’s National Planning Policy Framework, published on 27 March 2012, sets out that it is the purpose of planning to enable sustainable development. The Framework must be taken into account in both developing Local Plans and taking planning decisions, including in the Thames Gateway. Planning guidance, published on 6 March 2014, set out further advice on delivering planning for sustainable development.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 730
- Session
- 2015-16
- Subjects
- Community development Regional planning and development Thames Gateway
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