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Written question asked by Gregory Stafford (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 February 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Mobile Broadband: Infrastructure

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department plans to review the National Planning Policy Framework in relation to provisions for new 5G and 4G infrastructure.

Answer

The government is committed to supporting investment in high-quality, reliable digital connectivity so that communities can benefit from faster economic growth and greater social inclusion.

On 12 December 2024, the government updated its National Planning Policy Framework. Chapter 10 of that Framework outlines current national policy relating to supporting high quality communications infrastructure.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29729
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Infrastructure Planning permission 4G 5G
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk