The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has launched a consultation to seek views on 2 proposals that require Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to consult the Secretary of State on some planning decisions.
The consultation is set out in 3 sections:
- a new proposal for a requirement to consult the Secretary of State where LPAs are minded to refuse planning permission for specified commercial development;
- a new proposal for a requirement to consult the Secretary of State on certain applications relating to nuclear facilities where LPAs are minded to refuse planning permission; and
- a new proposal for a requirement to consult the Secretary of State on certain applications for planning permission for residential development within a Defence Detailed Emergency Planning Zone. This requirement would have a limited geographical extent (4 LPAs).
This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 4 May 2026.
The consultation can be found here.
