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Written question asked by Nigel Evans (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 October 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 October 2018. It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 October 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Planning Permission: Rural Areas

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the suitability of the National Planning Policy Framework in rural areas, such as the Ribble Valley.

Answer

As part of the preparation of the revised National Planning Policy Framework, representations were received from local authorities and neighbourhood planning groups across the country, as well as groups that have a focus on countryside issues.

Officials also proactively reached out to communities through a series of regional events run by the Planning Advisory Service and the Royal Town Planning Institute.

The Framework confirms that in rural areas, planning policies and decisions should be responsive to local circumstances and support housing developments that reflect local needs.

It is for local authorities to consider how to implement the National Planning Policy Framework in their area through the plan-making process.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
178248
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Planning permission Rural areas Ribble Valley
Link
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