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Written question asked by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 May 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 May 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, pursuant to the Answer of 7 April 2025 to Question 42592 on Councillors: Planning, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of councillors on the planning process.

Answer

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill includes a regulation-making power to issue statutory guidance on a national scheme of delegation.

The government intend to formally consult on proposals relating to the delegation of planning decisions in England alongside the Bill’s passage.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49379
Session
2024-26
Related items
Councillors: Planning
Monday, 7 April 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Councillors Powers Planning
Legislation
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk