Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what planning weight can decision-makers give to the emerging policy in the draft National Planning Policy Framework of 16 December 2025 during the consultation period.

The proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework published in draft on 16 December are subject to consultation prior to being finalised.

It is at the discretion of individual decision makers as whether any weight should be given to the proposals during this period, taking into account their status as draft policies.