Written questions

Licensing Laws and Planning Permission

Commons · Question 11783 · Tabled 22 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 30 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has assessed the potential impact of planning restrictions on the effectiveness of temporary licensing relaxations for major sporting events in supporting pubs and hos

Answer

Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 30 Jun 2026

Due to the quasi-judicial role of MHCLG Ministers in the planning system, I am unable to comment on the details of specific planning applications or proposals. It is for individual local planning authorities to take enforcement action depending on the par...