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Reform of planning committees: technical consultation

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A summary of the responses to Reform of planning committees: technical consultation and the government’s response on each proposal.


Original consultation

Summary

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

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Consultation description

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

Documents

Ways to respond

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Email to:

planningcommittees@communities.gov.uk

Write to:

Planning Committees Consultation
Planning Development Management
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Planning Directorate
3rd Floor, North East
Fry Building
2 Marsham Street
London SW1P 4DF

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Published 28 May 2025
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2026-03-26 13:16
Government response added.

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