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Consultation Outcome Published 26 Mar 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government ↗ View on GOV.UK

Reform of planning committees: technical consultation

This consultation seeks views on the implementation of our proposals to modernise planning committees.

Opened 28 May 2025
Closed 23 Jul 2025
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Further to the introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill this consultation seeks views on the implementation of the three aspects of reform proposed:

  • a national scheme of delegation
  • control of the size and composition of planning committees
  • mandatory member training