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Embassies: Planning Permission

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 6 June 2025UIN 53891

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has issued guidance to local planning authorities on the (a) enforcement of and (b) inclusion of a (i) deposit and (ii) bond in section 106 agreements made in relation to embassies.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has not issued specific guidance to local planning authorities on the (a) enforcement of or (b) inclusion of a (i) deposit and (ii) bond in section 106 agreements made in relation to embassies. Overall guidance on planning obligations can be found on gov.uk here.

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