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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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23 Apr 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Planning committee reforms: statutory consultation on draft Regulations and guidance — consultation closed

Planning committees play a critical role in maintaining public trust and ensuring local democratic oversight within the English planning system. Planning committees remain central to transparent, consistent, and high-quality decision making. In the King’s Speech, the Government ann

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26 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Planning committee reforms: statutory consultation on draft Regulations and guidance — consultation opened

Planning committees play a critical role in maintaining public trust and ensuring local democratic oversight within the English planning system. Planning committees remain central to transparent, consistent, and high-quality decision making. In the King’s Speech, the Government ann

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK