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

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether he has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the potential impact of nutrient neutrality on planning applications in Darlington.

In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of internal discussions are not normally disclosed. On 18 November 2022, the Government laid an amendment to the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill that aims to drive down nutrient pollution in nutrient neutrality catchments; allowing us to deliver the homes that this country needs, whilst protecting our precious environment.