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Planning Permission: Public Consultation

Asked by Perran MoonLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 24 October 2025UIN 82850

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department issues to local planning authorities on anonymisation of public comments on planning applications.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

My Department has not issued guidance in respect of this matter.

The Planning Advisory Service has published guidance to help local planning authorities adhere to the requirements of the UK General Data Protection Regulation in exercising their planning duties. It can be found here.

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