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This call for evidence is on the interaction between freight and logistics and the planning system in England.

The Future of Freight: a long-term plan sets out the objective of a planning system that recognises the needs of the freight and logistics sector now and in the future and empowers the relevant authority to plan for them.

This Department for Transport (DfT) and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) call for evidence seeks views so that the planning needs of the freight and logistics sector can be properly and effectively considered.

The evidence we receive will help underpin any new or amended planning policies that reflect the governments vision and expectations for local planning authorities in planning for freight. It will also ensure sufficient land is allocated to service the needs of freight and logistics.

We want to know what works well for planning freight and logistics, what does not work well and if there are improvements to be made.

In particular, we are seeking evidence in 3 areas:

• local plan making and land availability

• planning decision taking and the applications process

• how the planning system can support specific policy priorities, including:

  • supporting supply chains
  • decarbonisation of freight
  • heavy goods vehicle (HGVs) driver parking facilities and welfare
  • strengthening the Union