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

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, with reference to the guidance Flood risk and coastal change, dated 25 August 2022, whether the Humber estuary can be defined as a Coastal Change Management Area if it meets the criteria in the guidance.

As per the Planning Practice Guidance of 25 August 2022, such decisions should be taken by the relevant local planning authority.