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Planning Permission

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 15 September 2025UIN 72839

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she plans take to ensure that communities are (a) notified of and (b) consulted on planning applications in their areas.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

Planning law requires local planning authorities to publicise planning applications through various means, including site notices, advertisements in local newspapers, and publishing information on their website. We are exploring ways to enhance community engagement through the greater digitalisation of the planning system. This will help remove barriers to participation in the planning application process, including among those in representative community groups.

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