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National Parks: Planning

Commons · Question 23659 · Tabled 13 Jan 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 16 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the local government reorganisation plans will include provision on (a) planning responsibilities held by the South Downs National Park Authority for Lewes and (b) other

Answer

Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 16 Jan 2025

The government’s proposals for local government reorganisation will not change the planning responsibilities held by the South Downs Park Authority or any other national park. National Park authorities will remain the local planning authority for their ar...