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

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that planning reforms are implemented with due regard for (1) the needs of employers, local economies and the skills system; and (2) the levelling up agenda.

As we made clear through the Levelling-Up White Paper, reform of the planning system can play an important role in supporting local economies, spreading prosperity, and regenerating left-behind places. It made a number of specific commitments including reform of compulsory purchase, employment land policy and infrastructure planning. An announcement on planning reform more widely will be made in due course, including the timing and scope of any legislation required.