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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Department's case study entitled Basildon identifies 23 more urban housing sites, published on 21 July 2026, what discussions have taken place with Basildon Borough Council regarding the identified housing sites.

The case study in question is one of nine case studies published to support local planning authorities in using digital tools for site identification and assessment in the preparation of local development plans. It highlights the experience of Basildon Borough Council, one of the authorities funded through the PropTech Innovation Fund to pilot such tools.

Local planning authorities are responsible for identifying suitable land to meet housing and other needs as part of preparing a local development plans, including decisions on the release of Green Belt land and the infrastructure required to support new development.

The findings in the case study are for Basildon Borough Council to consider as part of their plan-making process.