Skip to main content

Written question asked by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 November 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Housing: Planning Permission

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Written Statement of 23 October 2025 on Housing Delivery, HCWS991, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of the new time-limited planning route on the role of (a) local authorities, (b) ward councillors, and (c) planning committees.

Answer

On 23 October 2025, the Secretary of State and the Mayor of London announced a new package of support for housebuilding in London. Details can be found on gov.uk here.

A consultation on these London-specific measures will be launched in November 2025, and feedback will be welcomed from local planning authorities and local councillors.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
87752
Session
2024-26
Related items
Housing Delivery
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Housing Local government Planning permission
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk