Written questions

Councillors: Planning

Commons · Question 42592 · Tabled 31 Mar 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 7 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will safeguard the call-in powers of local councillors.

Answer

Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 7 Apr 2025

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill does not change the consultation rules on local planning applications.Representations can be made by interested parties and these are considered by the relevant decision maker - whether that be a local planning officer...