Correspondence

Letter from the Planning Inspectorate to the Minister of State for Housing and Planning: Modifying planning obligations

The Planning Inspectorate Chief Executive, Paul Morrison, has written to The Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook, thanking him for his letter of 18 December 2025.

• From: Planning Inspectorate and Matthew Pennycook MP
• Published: 15 January 2026

Applies to England

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Letter from the Planning Inspectorate to the Minister of State for Housing and Planning

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The Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook’s letter of 18 December 2025 was about the clarification the government has provided to local planning authorities and developers regarding the use of Section 73 applications.

Published 15 January 2026