The Government must commission research about the extent of public involvement in the planning system. This should precede the collection from local authorities and publishing of statistics about public involvement in Local Plans and in individual 102 The future of the planning system in England planning applications. Such research would give a clearer picture of the current situation and, in particular, at which point in the process people are most engaged.

The Government must commission research about the extent of public involvement in the planning system. This should precede the collection from local authorities and publishing of statistics about public involvement in Local Plans and in individual 102 The future of the planning system in England planning applications. Such research would give a clearer picture of the current situation and, in particular, at which point in the process people are most engaged. Type: recommendation | Number: 10 | Paragraph: 76 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: 25. The Government believes that engagement with communities and neighbourhoods is a central pillar of an effective planning system. The Government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation on the importance of understanding the extent of public involvement in the planning system. University of Rea