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Written question asked by Michael Fabricant (Conservative) on Monday, 18 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Lee Rowley (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Inland Waterways: Planning

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if he will introduce National Planning Policy Guidance to assist local government planning authorities to provide a consistent approach to (a) canal and (b) associated infrastructure restoration.

Answer

The restoration of inland waterways are hugely important to so many communities around the country. Whilst we do not currently have plans to introduce further guidance, we will certainly keep the matter under review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18967
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Infrastructure Inland waterways Planning
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk