Written questions

Parking

Commons · Question 18183 · Tabled 13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 22 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what was the evidence base for changes in the draft National Planning Policy Framework on off-street maximum parking standards.

Answer

Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 22 Jul 2026

Through the consultation on a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) that took place between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, we sought views on local parking standards. We are currently analysing the feedback received and will publish our respo...