Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government written question – answered at on 9 December 2025.
Juliet Campbell
Labour, Broxtowe
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will confirm whether Government supported new homes will be built on known flood plains in Broxtowe.
Juliet Campbell
Labour, Broxtowe
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to provide additional powers to local authorities to reject planning applications that do not make adequate provision for flooding.
Juliet Campbell
Labour, Broxtowe
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to require the creation of additional flood plains in all new developments.
Matthew Pennycook
Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 56024 on 9 June 2025.
Yes1 person thinks so
No0 people think not
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