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Written question asked by Clive Betts (Labour) on Monday, 13 January 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 January 2020 (named day). It was answered by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 January 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Fracking: Planning Permission

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance he has issued to local authorities on dealing with fracking applications since the announcement of a moratorium on that process.

Answer

Planning authorities should continue to take national planning policy and guidance into account in considering any relevant applications. No additional guidance has been issued.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2423
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Local government Planning permission Fracking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk