Written questions

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...