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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Mixed-use Development

Monday 21 November 2022 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Matt Warman asked about steps to support mixed-use developments
  • The response highlighted the importance of including services and infrastructure in mixed-use developments
  • The Minister praised the Sanderson family and their contribution to the Skegness Gateway project

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Matt Warman Con
Housing Transport
Context

The question is prompted by a need to address the lack of services and infrastructure in housing projects, focusing on the importance of sustainable, active and vibrant places.

Question

What steps he is taking to support mixed-use developments?

Answer from Lucy Frazer

We cannot have houses without services and infrastructure. The national planning policy framework recognises the need for mixed-use developments, including local facilities and transport networks. In addition, the national design guide and national model design recognise the importance of mixed-use development in creating sustainable, active and vibrant places.

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Q2 Matt Warman Con
NHS Housing Local Government
Context

The Skegness Gateway project is a large-scale development that includes the construction of a new college and potential improvements to local NHS services. It involves significant funding from the levelling-up fund.

Question

The Skegness Gateway project is a 1,000-home development, but it is also home—thanks to the levelling-up fund—to a new college for Skegness and, if all goes well, it could be a significant boon to local NHS services. Will the Minister join me in welcoming the huge contribution of the Sanderson family, some of whom are in the Gallery? Will she also join me in welcoming the prospect of Departments working together, breaking down the silos to deliver the maximum possible potential for such projects all in one hit and at the first opportunity?

Answer from Lucy Frazer

I echo my hon. Friend's praise of the Sanderson family and their commitment to the local area, and I welcome them to the House of Commons today. I am delighted that Government funds are helping Skegness thrive. I know that officials in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and other Departments continue to work closely with local partners to ensure that, as the Skegness town deal programme enters its important next phase, the vision for the new local college that he mentions and the wider gateway can be realised.

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