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Planning Permission: Reform

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 17 November 2025UIN 87753

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to bring forward further legislative proposals on planning reform.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

Any new primary legislation will be formally announced to Parliament in the usual way.

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