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Written question asked by David Simmonds (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 December 2025. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 December 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum: Crowborough Training Camp

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what planning permissions has the Home Office obtained, or intends to obtain, in relation to the asylum seeker accommodation being proposed at the Crowborough, East Sussex military site; and what discussions has the department had with Wealden District Council on the proposed use.

Answer

Consideration of this site is ongoing and any final decision to utilise any site for the intended purposes will be made once the relevant factors have been properly considered.

We will ensure that any development is safe, appropriate, and compliant with the relevant planning regulations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
96555
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Asylum Planning permission Wealden District Council Crowborough Training Camp
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk