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Written question asked by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Thursday, 27 November 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Crowborough Training Camp: Asylum

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has made an application under Section 293B Town and County Planning Act 1990 in relation to the Crowborough Training Camp.

Answer

Asylum is a Home Office lead. As such, The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has not made an application under Section 293B Town and County Planning Act 1990 in relation to Crowborough Training Camp and the MOD has not received any planning objections from Wealden District Council on the use of Crowborough Training Camp as asylum accommodation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
92053
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Asylum Planning permission Change of use Crowborough Training Camp
Legislation
Town and Country Planning Act 1990
Link
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