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Regional Planning and Development

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 27 January 2025UIN 22638

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her Department's timetable is for the commencement of Section 111 of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

In our response to the National Planning Policy Framework consultation published on 12 December 2024 we made clear that we will take the steps necessary to implement build out reporting. This will involve implementing the provisions in Section 111 of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 through regulations, following technical consultation. These provisions will make it a requirement for housing developers to formally notify local planning authorities before they commence development via development commencement notices.

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