Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 March 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Byelaws

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance her Department has issued to local authorities on whether byelaws can be applied to regulate inside (a) the curtilage of private property, (b) a dwelling and (c) a business premises where there is no effect on local amenity outside the curtilage.

Answer: MHCLG and other government departments publish guidance for local authorities on the process they should follow when making byelaws and also publish model byelaw sets which councils can adopt. Local authorities are required to seek legal advice on their proposed byelaws before applying for Secretary of State confirmation. The department has not provided specific guidance on regulating inside (a) the curtilage of private property, (b) a dwelling and (c) a business premises where there is no effect on local amenity outside the curtilage.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 37218
Session: 2024-26
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Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Byelaws Local government Powers
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk