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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-11more like thismore than 2016-01-11
answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government remove filter
answering dept id 7 remove filter
answering dept short name Communities and Local Government more like this
answering dept sort name Communities and Local Government more like this
hansard heading Property Development: Flood Control more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
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pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, if his Department will review the guidelines on sustainable drainage system requirements under planning policy for new developments in areas with recorded incidents of flooding; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency West Lancashire more like this
tabling member printed
Rosie Cooper more like this
uin 21906 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
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answer text <p>There are strict tests in national planning policy and guidance to protect people and property from flooding. The National Planning Policy Framework is very clear that new development should only be considered appropriate in areas at risk of flooding where it gives priority to the use of sustainable drainage systems. The Framework is underpinned by planning guidance, including guidance on sustainable drainage systems which was strengthened last year.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Great Yarmouth more like this
answering member printed Brandon Lewis more like this
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label Biography information for Sir Brandon Lewis more like this
tabling member
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label Biography information for Rosie Cooper more like this