Housing: Construction
Commons · Question 18598 · Tabled 14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 23 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that new developments include adequate infrastructure and community services.
Answer
Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 23 Jul 2026
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published in December 2024 makes clear that local planning authorities should plan positively for the provision and use of shared spaces, community facilities, transport and other infrastructure to enhance the...