House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Delivery restrictions
13 March 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Robert Jenrick Reform Newark
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At a glance
Key points
- The statement addresses delivery restrictions affecting essential items during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Local planning authorities are requested to work positively with retailers and distributors to avoid hindering deliveries of essential goods.
- Enforcement actions that unnecessarily restrict deliveries of essential items should be avoided.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the issue of delivery restrictions affecting food, sanitary, and essential items during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Action requested
Local planning authorities in England are requested to take a positive approach towards engaging with retailers and distributors to ensure that planning controls do not hinder deliveries of essential goods. Enforcement actions should be avoided if they would unnecessarily restrict such deliveries. The statement will be reviewed once the pressure from the coronavirus has reduced.
Key facts
- Local planning authorities in England are urged to support food, sanitary, and other essential product deliveries.
- Planning enforcement action should not unduly restrict essential deliveries during the period of disruption caused by the coronavirus.
- Retailers can accept deliveries throughout the day and night where necessary.
- The statement only applies to England.