Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 3747

Neighbourhood Plans

Tabled: 2 September 2024
Answered: 5 September 2024
Named Day

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to change the legal status of neighbourhood plans.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The Government does not intend to require local planning authorities to amend neighbourhood plans in the future. Communities will continue to be able to choose whether they review or update their neighbourhood plan.