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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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will safeguard the call-in powers of local councillors.

Answer

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
42592
Session
2024-26
Related items
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Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Councillors Powers Planning
Legislation
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
Link
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