Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 16768
Regional Planning and Development
Tabled: 28 November 2024
Answered: 5 December 2024
Question
David Simmonds
Conservative — Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 23 of the King’s Speech Background Briefing Notes, published by the Prime Minister's Office on 17 July 2024, whether strategic planning will operate at the
Answer
Matthew PennycookYes. The Government is proposing that all combined authorities will oversee the development and agreement of strategic plans for their areas. This will be formalised in legislation.