Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government written question – answered at on 22 June 2026.
Mary Foy
Labour, City of Durham
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will issue guidance to local planning authorities to help ensure consistency in how (a) draft and (b) consultative planning policies are applied to pre-application and planning applications pending their inclusion in the National Planning Policy Framework.
Matthew Pennycook
Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 102812 on 13 January 2026.
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