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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 January 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Thursday, 5 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 22 January 2025 to Question 23786 on Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission, how many clarification meetings have taken place with other developers on other planning applications since 4 July 2024.

Answer

Clarification meetings do not routinely take place with developers on planning applications. However, pre-application engagement occurs on some applications made directly to the Secretary of State. These, and all, planning applications are subject to planning propriety guidance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108681
Session
2024-26
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Subjects
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Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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