Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities written question – answered at on 28 September 2022.
Oliver Dowden
Conservative, Hertsmere
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what the Government's policy is on the ability for the Planning Inspectorate to override planning decisions made by local councils.
Lee Rowley
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities)
The right of appeal following the refusal of an application is an important part of a planning system. The Planning Inspectorate are required to determine an appeal in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.
Currently, around two thirds of appeals are refused.
Yes3 people think so
No3 people think not
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