Written questions

Housing: Construction

Commons · Question 87301 · Tabled 3 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 11 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will issue guidance to local authorities to ensure mobile network operators are notified for large-scale residential developments.

Answer

Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 11 Nov 2025

Local planning authorities already have discretion to consult with mobile network operators where it is relevant to a specific application. In addition to national planning policy and guidance, the Code of Practice for Wireless Network Development in Engl...