Written questions

Licensing Laws and Planning Permission

Commons · Question 11788 · 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 had discussions with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council regarding the potential impact of planning restrictions on pubs and hospitality venues in Stockton-on-Tees du

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...