Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 54914

Planning Permission: Fines

Tabled: 30 May 2025
Answered: 9 June 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the proposed Delayed Homes Penalty will apply to unbuilt housing (a) that only has outline planning permission and (b) for which the development has not commenced.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The government’s ‘Planning Reform Working Paper: Speeding Up Build Out’, which can be found on gov.uk here, sets out initial proposals for how the Delayed Homes Penalty would operate. We look forward to receiving feedback on the consultations from hon. Me...
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