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National Planning Policy Framework

Monday 5 June 2023 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Consultation on the new national planning policy framework closed on 2 March and received over 26,000 responses.
  • Tom Randall raised concerns about flooding in his constituency due to insufficient drainage from a building site.
  • Emma Hardy questioned the Secretary of State about reforming the NPPF to better address flood risks in flood-prone areas.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Tom Randall
Context

No specific incident or context provided other than a consultation process.

Question

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.

Answer from Michael Gove

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific steps or commitments to reform were not provided

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Q2 Tom Randall
Agriculture & Rural Affairs Environment
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from Michael Gove

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific requirement was not directly addressed; only a mention of sustainable drainage systems in the future framework

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Q3 Emma Hardy Lab Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

2.6 million homes are at risk of flooding, including Hull which is the second most flood-prone city in England.

Question

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?

Answer from Michael Gove

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.

Not addressed: 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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