Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 52574
Housing: Planning
Tabled: 14 May 2025
Answered: 23 May 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to ensure transparency in the planning process for residents on new housing developments.
Answer
Matthew PennycookPlanning law requires local planning authorities to undertake a statutory period of publicity of no less than 21 days prior to deciding a planning application. Local planning authorities are also required to keep a planning register of live and decided ap...
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