Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, how many outstanding planning decisions that have been the subject of a public planning inquiry are awaiting final decision by him as of 13 November 2023.

As of 13 November 2023, there were 14 planning decisions that have been the subject of a public planning inquiry and are with the Department for consideration. All will lead to decisions taken by Ministers.