Question follow-through · 76729

Planning: Flood Control

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to improve coordination between Local Planning Authorities and Lead Local Flood Authorities on ensuring (a) adequate resources and (b) clear m

answeredMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Tabled
11 Sept 2025
Target answer date
15 Sept 2025
Answer
20 Oct 2025 · 39 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 11 Sept 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to improve coordination between Local Planning Authorities and Lead Local Flood Authorities on ensuring (a) adequate resources and (b) clear m

  2. 15 Sept 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 20 Oct 2025

    Answer published

    Planning practice guidance sets out that when considering proposals for major development the local planning authority will need to consult the lead local flood authority on surface water drainage. The guidance is clear that local planning authorities may...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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