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Planning Committee Reform

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is reforming how planning committees operate, including changes to delegation schemes and community involvement in planning decisions. The reform includes statutory consultation on draft regulations and guidance, with related bills addressing planning consent contracts and community rights of appeal. The policy is in active implementation with technical consultation responses published.

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26 Mar 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

National Scheme of Delegation

UIN: HCWS1481 Planning is principally a local activity, and the government recognise the vital role that planning committees play in ensuring that decisions about what to build and where are shaped by local communities and reflect the views of local …

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26 Mar 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

National Scheme of Delegation

UIN: HLWS1484 My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook MP) has today made the following statement:Planning is principally a local activity, and the government recognise the vital role that planning committees play in ensuri...

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10 Mar 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Reform of the Statutory Consultee System

UIN: HCWS510 Statutory consultees play an important role in the planning system, providing expert advice and information on significant environmental, transport, safety and heritage issues to ensure good decision-making. However, their involvement introduces additiona...

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