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Closed Consultation Published 26 Mar 2026 ↗ View on GOV.UK

Planning committee reform: draft regulations and guidance

We are seeking views on draft regulations and guidance underpinning planning committee reforms in the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025.

Opened 26 Mar 2026
Closed 23 Apr 2026
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This statutory consultation seeks views on the draft Regulations and guidance underpinning the government’s planning committee reforms from the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025.

It covers the:

  • delegation of planning decisions to officers
  • size of planning committees