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Written question asked by Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 May 2025. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Thursday, 5 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Public Houses: Exmoor

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will hold discussions with the Exmoor National Park Authority on the suitability of change of use applications for pubs on Exmoor.

Answer

Planning permission is always required to change use of a pub, ensuring that local consideration can be given to any such proposals through the planning application process, in consultation with the local community. Defra cannot comment on individual planning cases.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
53746
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Public houses Exmoor National Park Authority Exmoor Change of use
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk