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Planning: Mediation

Asked by Sir Julian SmithConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 6 June 2025UIN 54252

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions she has had with relevant stakeholders on the potential merits of increasing the use of mediation in the planning process.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

My Department has had no recent discussions with stakeholders about the increased use of mediation within the planning system.

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