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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 1 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Local Development Orders

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information her Department holds on (a) the number of and (b) which local authorities had Local Development Orders in force on 1 September 2025.

Answer

The government does not actively monitor the uptake of Local Development Orders. However, local planning authorities are required to keep a record of Local Development Orders made in their area.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
73764
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Local development orders
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk