Written question asked by Angela Rayner (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 December 2023 (named day). It was answered by Lee Rowley (Conservative) on Monday, 4 December 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Planning Obligations

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, how many times (a) he and (b) Ministers in his Department have met local authorities to discuss the operation and application of Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 since his appointment.

Answer: The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act introduces powers for the Government to create a new mandatory, non-negotiable Infrastructure Levy. This will reform the existing system of developer contributions, made up of negotiated Section 106 planning obligations and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Ministers have and will continue to engage with a range of stakeholders as we prepare for these reforms. Ministerial meetings with external organisations are published on Gov.uk.

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