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Written question asked by Chris Hinchliff (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Planning: Civil Liberties

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has made an assessment of the compatibility of the Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026 with Articles 10 and 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Answer

The government considers that the regulations in question, as well as the enabling powers for them contained in the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025, are compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13357
Session
2026-27
Subjects
European Convention on Human Rights Freedom of expression Planning Freedom of association
Legislation
Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026
Link
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