Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 67846
Property Development: Design
Tabled: 15 July 2025
Answered: 21 July 2025
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of (a) urban design and (b) architecture skills in local planning authorities; and what steps she is taking to improve tho
Answer
Matthew PennycookSupporting local planning authorities to attract, retain and develop skilled planners is crucial to ensuring they provide a proactive, efficient planning service for local communities and that new developments are well designed and facilitate local growth...
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