Andrew Snowden MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Park Homes: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63790More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will commission a review of the (a) fairness, (b) transparency and (c) compliance with consumer protection standards of the (i) resale, (ii) marketing and (iii) contractua
Answer: The Mobile Homes Act 1983 sets out the contractual obligations for park home residents and site owners and the processes for buying and selling park homes. The Act also bans the use of certain site rules including those which prevent a resident from marke...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPark Homes: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent steps her Department has taken to improve consumer protections for (a) pricing transparency, (b) fair valuation practices and (c) the treatment of homeowners during r
Answer: The Mobile Homes Act 1983 sets out the contractual obligations for park home residents and site owners and the processes for buying and selling park homes. The Act also bans the use of certain site rules including those which prevent a resident from marke...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPark HomesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of existing consumer protections of residential park home owners.
Answer: The Mobile Homes Act 1983 sets out the contractual obligations for park home residents and site owners and the processes for buying and selling park homes. The Act also bans the use of certain site rules including those which prevent a resident from marke...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPark Homes: RegulationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made a recent assessment of the effectiveness of current regulations on residential park home site operators to ensure the (a) equitable treatment and (b) protect
Answer: The Mobile Homes Act 1983 sets out the contractual obligations for park home residents and site owners and the processes for buying and selling park homes. The Act also bans the use of certain site rules including those which prevent a resident from marke...
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: FyldeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63150More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of wastewater capacity in Fylde constituency for planned housing developments.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 57582 on 26 June 2025.
Answered 4 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: BricksMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to encourage the use of swift bricks in newbuild homes in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) in Lancashire.
Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework makes clear that planning policies and decisions should contribute to and enhance the natural and local environment by minimising impacts on and providing net gains for biodiversity, including by incorporating featur...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: LancashireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61713More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with Lancashire County Council on the financial sustainability of local services under the proposed devolution deal.
Answer: The funding and delivery of local services provided by local authorities including Lancashire County Council is separate from the Lancashire Combined County Authority. There have therefore been no discussions about the financial sustainability of local se...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Older PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what funding is available to support age-adapted housing developments in (a) rural and (b) semi-rural constituencies with high numbers of retired residents.
Answer: The government recognises the importance of helping older people to live independently at home for as long as possible and enhancing provision and choice for older people in the housing market, including retirement or sheltered housing. The Affordable Hom...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Finance: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to help ensure the continuation of core funding to (a) Fylde council and (b) other rural councils during the transition from the Rural Services Delivery
Answer: The government took the difficult decision to end the Rural Services Delivery Grant as it did not properly account for need and a large number of predominantly rural councils received nothing from it. In 2025-26, places with a significant rural population...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Finance: Rural AreasMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether eligibility for the Rural Services Delivery Grant takes into account sparsely populated rural areas.
Answer: The government took the difficult decision to end the Rural Services Delivery Grant as it did not properly account for need and a large number of predominantly rural councils received nothing from it. In 2025-26, places with a significant rural population...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAllotmentsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help maintain the number of community allotments.
Answer: We recognise the importance of community allotments and the immense contribution they make to the health, wellbeing and spirit of communities.Local Authorities have a duty to provide allotments if there is sufficient demand for allotments.The responsibili...
Answered 26 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: ConstructionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps the National Housing Bank will take to ensure that housing developments are equitably distributed across different regions.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 18 June 2025 (HCWS712).
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAerials: Permitted Development RightsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of amending permitted developments rights to require local consent for the installation of wireless broadband masts.
Answer: The government is committed to supporting investment in high-quality, reliable digital connectivity so that communities can benefit from faster economic growth and greater social inclusion. My Department continues to keep permitted development rights unde...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAerials: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59896More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance her Department has issued to local planning authorities on the installation of wireless broadband masts.
Answer: The government is committed to supporting investment in high-quality, reliable digital connectivity so that communities can benefit from faster economic growth and greater social inclusion. Chapter 10 of the National Planning Policy Framework sets out the...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Ownership FundMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many projects received Community Ownership Fund funding in (a) Fylde constituency, (b) Lancashire and (c) each NUTS region of the UK.
Answer: There are no Community Ownership Fund (COF) projects in the Fylde constituency. The Department awarded over £900k to three COF projects in the Lancashire County Council area. These projects are Whitworth Leisure Centre, Elmfield Hall and Mercer Hall. In e...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity Assets: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 30 April 2025 to Question 47125 of 22 April 2025 on Community Assets; Finance, what estimate she has made of the difference in funding availability; and
Answer: The government has now announced funding for up to 350 deprived communities, including the 75 places named in the Plan for Neighbourhoods in March 2025. 25 trailblazer neighbourhoods will receive up to £20 million over the next decade as part of a new fun...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Shared Prosperity Fund: LancashireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many projects have benefitted from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Lancashire.
Answer: We do not hold constituency level data, but Fylde Borough Council received a UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) allocation between 2022-25. For 2025-26, in line with new devolution deals, funding will be allocated to Lancashire Combined Authority for the a...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Shared Prosperity Fund: FyldeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many projects have benefitted from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Fylde constituency.
Answer: We do not hold constituency level data, but Fylde Borough Council received a UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) allocation between 2022-25. For 2025-26, in line with new devolution deals, funding will be allocated to Lancashire Combined Authority for the a...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRecreation Spaces: FyldeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to take steps to help support community groups to (a) maintain and (b) promote local (i) green and (ii) blue spaces in Fylde.
Answer: The government is committed to improving access to parks and green spaces for all, recognising their role in fostering stronger communities. Community groups are a key component in helping people to connect with their local parks through community engagem...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGround Rent: LancashireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of high annual ground rents on the ability of leaseholders to sell their properties in (a) Fylde and (b) La
Answer: The government remains firmly committed to its manifesto commitment to tackle unregulated and unaffordable ground rents, and we will deliver this in legislation.
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNight-time Economy: HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to protect long-standing (a) cultural and (b) night-time economy venues from (i) closure and (ii) restrictions due to new residential developm
Answer: The National Planning Policy Framework provides strong protections to ensure that new residential development can be integrated effectively with existing businesses and community facilities. It sets out that existing businesses and facilities should not h...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament record6G: InfrastructureMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance her Department has issued to local planning authorities on the installation of 6G masts.
Answer: The government is committed to supporting investment in high-quality, reliable digital connectivity so that communities can benefit from faster economic growth and greater social inclusion. We expect 6G technologies to be available from the early 2030s.Th...
Answered 11 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGardens: Community DevelopmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58086More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will take steps to increase the impact of (a) Britain in Bloom and (b) regional in bloom contests on communities.
Answer: Britain in Bloom has a huge impact upon our local environments and communities, inspiring thousands to get involved in their community. It is one of many excellent initiatives to create better access to green spaces for all sections of society. Whilst we ...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGardens: Community DevelopmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58085More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to protect community gardens.
Answer: Community gardens make a great contribution to the health, wellbeing and spirit of communities.The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is clear that open space should not be built on unless there is clear evidence it is no longer required, or equiva...
Answered 13 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Land UseMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much agricultural land has been converted for solar panel use in (a) England, (b) Lancashire and (c) Fylde constituency in the last 10 years.
Answer: The government places great importance upon our agricultural land and food production. The National Planning Policy Framework is clear that planning policies and decisions should recognise the benefits of the Best and Most Versatile Agricultural Land (lan...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
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