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Local Plans

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 19 June 2026UIN 9125

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many local planning authorities currently do not have an up-to-date local plan in place.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The latest available figures show that 29% of local planning authorities have adopted a plan in the last five years.

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