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

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to remove nutrient neutrality rules placed on local planning authorities.

The reforms we proposed in September would have unlocked 100,000 much needed homes while protecting and improving the environment.

We were therefore disappointed that the reforms did not receive sufficient support in the House of Lords – perpetuating uncertainty and further delaying much needed homes.

In line with the practice of successive administrations, legislation will be announced in the usual way.