Written questions

Planning Permission: National Security

Lords · Question HL8774 · Tabled 24 Jun 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 7 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Jamieson

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the sensitive information in planning applications process allows the security services to make representations to (1) the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, or (2) the Planning Inspec

Answer

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 7 Jul 2025

Representations on planning applications will be dealt with in accordance with paragraphs 18, 19 and 20 of the published propriety guidance on planning casework decisions found here.