Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 2457

Planning Authorities: Finance

Tabled: 30 July 2024
Answered: 6 September 2024

Question

Mrs Kemi Badenoch

ConservativeNorth West Essex

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans she has to review local planning authorities that are in special measures.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The Secretary of State will aim to decide whether any designations should be lifted, usually in the first quarter of each calendar year. Exceptionally, de-designations may be made at other times.