Licensing Laws and Planning Permission
Commons · Question 11789 · 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, what information he holds on the impact of planning restrictions on the ability of hospitality venues that have been granted extended licensing hours for major sporting events to
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...