Policy Threads

Planning Committee Reform

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is reforming how planning committees operate, including changes to delegation schemes and community involvement in planning decisions. The reform includes statutory consultation on draft regulations and guidance, with related bills addressing planning consent contracts and community rights of appeal. The policy is in active implementation with technical consultation responses published.

13 Feb 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Planning Reform Working Paper: Planning Committees

In response to: Planning Reform Working Paper: Planning Committees

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13 Feb 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Planning Reform Working Paper: Planning Committees

This paper invites views on how the government could reform planning committees to support a plan-led system and ensure appropriate democratic oversight.

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9 Mar 2015 | Policy paper Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked

Reviewing regulation: DCLG commitments for the next 3 years

An overview of statutory and non-statutory reviews that DCLG plans to undertake.

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