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Written question asked by Priti Patel (Conservative) on Monday, 26 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 June 2023. It was answered by Robert Jenrick (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 July 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum: MOD Wethersfield

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to paragraph 1(b) of Class Q on development by the Crown relating to an emergency in Part 19 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, what steps she plans to take to ensure that use of the MOD Wethersfield site for asylum accommodation complies with the requirements in that paragraph.

Answer

The Home Secretary will take steps to ensure that at the end of the 12 month period, the use of the land for asylum accommodation will cease. It will either be restored to its original condition or planning permission will be alternatively obtained to regularise the development.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
191112
Session
2022-23
Related items
Asylum: MOD Wethersfield
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Asylum Planning permission MOD Wethersfield
Legislation
Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015
Link
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