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 ...

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. Type: conclusion | Number: 9 | Paragraph: 37 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Government recognises the need for modernisation and reform to the planning system. An integral part of reviewing any changes to the planning system is considering how they align with and support the Government’s wider mission to level-up the country and regenerate left-behind places. The Future