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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 23 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Monday, 2 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Fast Food: Planning

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to amend the the National Planning Policy Framework to define a fast food outlet.

Answer

The government is consulting on a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) that includes clearer, more rules-based policies for decision-making and plan-making.

Through the consultation, we are seeking feedback on the application of the term ‘fast food outlets’ in planning decisions, and whether any further clarity could be provided on the types of establishments this policy should apply to.

The consultation will remain open for responses until 10 March 2026 and can be found on gov.uk here.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
107988
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Planning Fast food
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk