The Department works closely with MHCLG on planning policy related to transport for new housing, but we need to go further to ensure better integration at all scales.<\/p>
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The Secretaries of State are in on-going contact and discuss a range of issues concerning HS2 and the environment. The Department for Transport and HS2 Ltd work closely with DEFRA, Natural England, the Environment Agency and the Forestry Commission to ensure the project complies with environmental commitments, and to mitigate environmental impacts.<\/p>
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