Written question asked by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Monday, 31 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 April 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Monday, 7 April 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Councillors: Planning
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what measures does the Planning and Infrastructure Bill contain to empower local councillors, outside formal committee settings, to effectively influence planning decisions and represent their constituents' interests.
- Answer
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The Planning and Infrastructure Bill does not change the consultation rules on local planning applications.
Representations can be made by interested parties and these are considered by the relevant decision maker – whether that be a local planning officer or planning committee.
The government intends to consult on the delegation of planning decisions in England alongside passage of the Bill.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 42591
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Councillors Planning
- Legislation
- Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
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- 2025-09-05 20:12:36 +0100
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