Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 9
9
Deferred
Paragraph: 37
Without clear direction from the Government’s planning legislation and guidance, building desperately-needed new driver’s facilities,...
Conclusion
Without clear direction from the Government’s planning legislation and guidance, building desperately-needed new driver’s facilities, and even upgrading old ones, is a tortuous process. Local authorities in Kent, and other parts of the country where supply chain movements are prominent, face an impossible task and cannot be expected to elect to provide for lorry parks in their local plans in the face of opposition from residents impacted by such large projects. This is a national issue which requires a national Government fix.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government is prioritising the development of a call for evidence to understand the practical issues of planning for freight and logistics infrastructure. The program of changes to the planning system will include options to ensure sufficient land is allocated to service the needs of freight and logistics.
Paragraph Reference:
37
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 30 September 2022. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗