National Planning Policy Framework 2023-06-05
2023-06-05
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Q1
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No specific incident or context provided other than a consultation process.
What steps he is taking to reform the national planning policy framework. The consultation on our new national planning policy framework closed on 2 March, and we received more than 26,000 responses. We are giving them consideration at the moment.
The consultation on our new national planning policy framework closed on 2 March. We received more than 26,000 responses. We are giving them consideration at the moment, and we will publish a response in due course.
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Specific steps or commitments to reform were not provided
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Q2
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Residents in Orchard Close, Burton Joyce, and Hamilton Close in Arnold have experienced flooding due to insufficient drainage from building sites. Gedling Borough Council is considering a supplementary planning document requiring developers to install drainage first.
For residents in Orchard Close in my constituency, heavy rain and insufficient drainage from a building site at the top of the hill caused their road to flood, damaging the street and property. Will the Government consider introducing such a requirement nationally?
As well as being a brilliant constituency Member of Parliament, my hon. Friend makes an important point that will resonate with many Members across this House. I hope that we will be able to see more about sustainable drainage systems in the NPPF.
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The specific requirement was not directly addressed; only a mention of sustainable drainage systems in the future framework
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Q3
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2.6 million homes are at risk of flooding, including Hull which is the second most flood-prone city in England.
Some 2.6 million homes are at risk of flooding. In Hull we have our first permeable street as part of the Living With Water initiative. Will the Secretary of State reform the national planning policy framework to make it stronger in dealing with floodwaters?
I know Hull is the second most flood-prone city in England and I applaud the work undertaken by the local authority. I do not know whether I will be able to join her on 5 July, but I hope that when I visit Hull soon, I will have the opportunity to talk about this issue.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific ask regarding reforming the planning policy framework was not addressed; instead he responded with a personal statement and event invitation.
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