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Written question asked by Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 26 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Thursday, 5 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Active Travel England

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether a decision has been made on the proposal to raise the threshold for consulting Active Travel England on residential developments from 150 to 250 units; and if she will publish the outcome of the consultation.

Answer

The proposal to amend Active Travel England's consultation criteria for new planning applications forms part of a wider consultation undertaken by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

As the department responsible for the planning system, MHCLG is leading on the formal response to the consultation. Any decision on whether to raise the threshold for consulting Active Travel England on residential developments from 150 to 250 units, and the publication of the consultation outcome, will be announced by MHCLG in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116418
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Construction Housing Local plans Active Travel England
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk