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Written question asked by Chris Hinchliff (Labour) on Friday, 19 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Planning

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will publish a list of stakeholders who he met with to discuss the Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026 in 2026.

Answer

My Department has undertaken extensive consultation and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including developers, the Local Government Association, professional bodies, community and campaign groups in respect of the measures in the Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026.

We have made no specific assessment of the potential impact of the regulations in question on democratic rights.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11520
Session
2026-27
Related items
Planning
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Planning
Legislation
Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026
Link
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