Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 41064

Flags: Planning Permission

Tabled: 25 March 2025
Answered: 2 April 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance her Department has issued on whether a flag flown outside at ground level requires planning permission, where it does not have deemed consent.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
Relevant government guidance available on gov.uk sets out the planning rules for the display of flags.