Written questions

Planning Permission

Lords · Question HL9411 · Tabled 14 Jul 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 23 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Jamieson

To ask His Majesty's Government what guidance has been provided by either the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government or the Planning Inspectorate on whether a planning inspector is able to give less weight to planning representations if th

Answer

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 23 Jul 2025

The weight attaching to a representation is a matter for the decision-maker. In dealing with the application, officials and Ministers will act in accordance with published propriety guidance on planning casework decisions. Further information is available...