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Councillors: Planning

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 7 April 2025UIN 42592

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will safeguard the call-in powers of local councillors.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill does not change the consultation rules on local planning applications.

Representations can be made by interested parties and these are considered by the relevant decision maker – whether that be a local planning officer or planning committee.

The government intends to consult on the delegation of planning decisions in England alongside passage of the Bill.

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