Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 95059

Planning Authorities: Recruitment

Tabled: 27 November 2025

Answered: 5 January 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 15 September 202, to Question HL10015, Planning Permission, and with reference to paragraph 3.25 of the Budget 2025, HC1492, 26 November 2025, in

Answer

Matthew Pennycook

At the Autumn Budget 2024, the Chancellor announced a £46 million package of investment into the planning system as a one-year settlement for 2025-2026. At the Budget on 26 November 2025, the Chancellor announced a further £48 million of investment over t...

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