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Question· Written questionUIN 42877open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Department will introduce an accessible procedure for reviewing alleged errors in decisions not to refer planning applications to committee, which can be completed be

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Department will introduce an accessible procedure for reviewing alleged errors in decisions not to refer planning applications to committee, which can be completed be

Question· Written questionUIN 42878open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when the Department will publish guidance distinguishing the treatment of applications for small and large houses in multiple occupation under the National Scheme of Delegation,

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when the Department will publish guidance distinguishing the treatment of applications for small and large houses in multiple occupation under the National Scheme of Delegation,

Question· Written questionUIN 42879open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Department will publish analysis quantifying additional determination time attributable specifically to committee consideration of planning applications, after accoun

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Department will publish analysis quantifying additional determination time attributable specifically to committee consideration of planning applications, after accoun

Question· Written questionUIN 42880open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Regulatory Policy Committee’s opinion on planning committee modernisation published on 30 July 2026, what further evidence the Department has obtained on th

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Regulatory Policy Committee’s opinion on planning committee modernisation published on 30 July 2026, what further evidence the Department has obtained on th

Question· Written questionUIN 42881open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what evidence informed the selection of the 500-dwelling threshold for the treatment of reserved matters applications under the National Scheme of Delegation; and whether the Dep

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what evidence informed the selection of the 500-dwelling threshold for the treatment of reserved matters applications under the National Scheme of Delegation; and whether the Dep

Question· Written questionUIN 42882open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Department will publish a register of referrals under the Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2026 upon receipt, including the application re

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Department will publish a register of referrals under the Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2026 upon receipt, including the application re

Question· Written questionUIN 42883open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions the Department has had with Walsall Council and neighbouring planning authorities on whether additional housing capacity on brownfield land elsewhere in the hous

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions the Department has had with Walsall Council and neighbouring planning authorities on whether additional housing capacity on brownfield land elsewhere in the hous

Question· Written questionUIN 42884open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what additional funding the Department has made available to local planning authorities to protect planning officers from abuse and intimidation associated with the implementatio

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what additional funding the Department has made available to local planning authorities to protect planning officers from abuse and intimidation associated with the implementatio

Question· Written questionUIN 43030open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions she has had with Slough Borough Council regarding ensuring adequate consultation with residents regarding planning applications for data centres.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 12 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions she has had with Slough Borough Council regarding ensuring adequate consultation with residents regarding planning applications for data centres.

Question· oralPQ 104asked

104. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to ensure that transport infrastructure investment is aligned with the Government's housing delivery targets, particularly in growing regional towns. [80207/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2026

104. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to ensure that transport infrastructure investment is aligned with the Government's housing delivery targets, particularly in growing regional towns. [80207/26]

Question· Schriftelijke vragen2026Z24949open

De berichten 'Bewoners Batensteinplantsoen willen niet wijken voor woontorens: ‘Dit is meer dan een rij huizen’' en 'Zestig senioren moeten huis uit voor nieuwe woningen: ‘Waar moet ik heen?’'

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 12 November 2026

De berichten 'Bewoners Batensteinplantsoen willen niet wijken voor woontorens: ‘Dit is meer dan een rij huizen’' en 'Zestig senioren moeten huis uit voor nieuwe woningen: ‘Waar moet ik heen?’'

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in the context of public sector industrial action, the expected surplus on the payroll budgets and/or an unexpended budget and/or appropriation in respect of one, two, and three days of full strike action; if he will outline what happens to excess funds; if his accounting officer has or will seek permission to reappropriate those funds; and if he will outline the purpose to which they will be reappropriated or if they will carry over into the next accounting year. [80356/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2026

144. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in the context of public sector industrial action, the expected surplus on the payroll budgets and/or an unexpended budget and/or appropriation in respect of one, two, and three days of full strike action; if he will outline what happens to excess funds; if his accounting officer has or will seek permission to reappropriate those funds; and if he will outline the purpose to which they will be reappropriated or if they will carry over into the next accounting year. [80356/26]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will examine whether targeted legislative amendments are required to ensure that genuine house shares remain a viable source of affordable accommodation. [80162/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2026

143. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will examine whether targeted legislative amendments are required to ensure that genuine house shares remain a viable source of affordable accommodation. [80162/26]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the impact of the March 2026 residential tenancy reforms on individual-room house shares was specifically assessed, particularly their importance to people on low and modest incomes. [80156/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2026

142. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the impact of the March 2026 residential tenancy reforms on individual-room house shares was specifically assessed, particularly their importance to people on low and modest incomes. [80156/26]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans his Department has to develop and protect the neighbourhood character of Dublin's urban villages (details supplied). [80284/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2026

141. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans his Department has to develop and protect the neighbourhood character of Dublin's urban villages (details supplied). [80284/26]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of units currently subject to a croí cónaithe cities application in each of the cities included in the scheme, by units under construction and by units not yet commenced; the number of units completed to date in each of the cities under the scheme where funding is paid out, by the amount paid to date; and if he plans to extend the scheme to other areas. [80091/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2026

140. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of units currently subject to a croí cónaithe cities application in each of the cities included in the scheme, by units under construction and by units not yet commenced; the number of units completed to date in each of the cities under the scheme where funding is paid out, by the amount paid to date; and if he plans to extend the scheme to other areas. [80091/26]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the environmental assessment process for the proposed planning changes to one-off rural housing; and the expected timeframe for this process to be completed. [80095/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2026

139. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the environmental assessment process for the proposed planning changes to one-off rural housing; and the expected timeframe for this process to be completed. [80095/26]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will amend the eligibility criteria for the above-the-shop grant to allow applications from limited companies in addition to individuals, in order to facilitate the refurbishment and conversion of vacant upper-floor premises into residential accommodation. [80107/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2026

138. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will amend the eligibility criteria for the above-the-shop grant to allow applications from limited companies in addition to individuals, in order to facilitate the refurbishment and conversion of vacant upper-floor premises into residential accommodation. [80107/26]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he engaged with the DCB Stakeholder Forum in 2026, regarding the ongoing difficulties experienced by homeowners in obtaining mortgage finance, insurance cover and completing property transactions; if he will provide an update on the recommendations made by the forum; whether he accepts that the effective operation of the defective concrete blocks grant scheme, based on the most up-to-date scientific and technical evidence and delivering genuine 100% redress, is fundamental to restoring confidence in the housing market. [80018/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2026

137. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he engaged with the DCB Stakeholder Forum in 2026, regarding the ongoing difficulties experienced by homeowners in obtaining mortgage finance, insurance cover and completing property transactions; if he will provide an update on the recommendations made by the forum; whether he accepts that the effective operation of the defective concrete blocks grant scheme, based on the most up-to-date scientific and technical evidence and delivering genuine 100% redress, is fundamental to restoring confidence in the housing market. [80018/26]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of Irish language officers at each pay grade, in each of the local authorities, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [79919/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2026

136. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of Irish language officers at each pay grade, in each of the local authorities, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [79919/26]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeframe in which the NPWS plans to carry out dredging on the canal at Ross Castle, Killarney, County Kerry. [79912/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2026

134. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeframe in which the NPWS plans to carry out dredging on the canal at Ross Castle, Killarney, County Kerry. [79912/26]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to urgently look at increasing the HAP rates, because since the change in legislation for rented accommodation and the sudden large increase in rents, the HAP rates need to be dramatically increased so renters, especially single adults and young families, can afford to rent. [79905/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2026

133. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to urgently look at increasing the HAP rates, because since the change in legislation for rented accommodation and the sudden large increase in rents, the HAP rates need to be dramatically increased so renters, especially single adults and young families, can afford to rent. [79905/26]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Daniel Ennis asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update and timeline for each stage of the regeneration projects in Dublin central, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [79847/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2026

132. Deputy Daniel Ennis asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update and timeline for each stage of the regeneration projects in Dublin central, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [79847/26]

Question· Written questionUIN 42176open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to introduce financial incentives for private landlords wishing to sell their properties to sell these properties to (a) local auth

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to introduce financial incentives for private landlords wishing to sell their properties to sell these properties to (a) local auth

Question· Written questionUIN 42197open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will have discussions with representatives from Maldon District Council on the impact of (a) housing targets introduced in December 2024 and (b) the impact of the NPPF on

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will have discussions with representatives from Maldon District Council on the impact of (a) housing targets introduced in December 2024 and (b) the impact of the NPPF on

Question· Written questionUIN 42198open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact on development of the changes in the NPPF relating to the five year supply on (a) Braintree District, (b) Maldon Distri

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact on development of the changes in the NPPF relating to the five year supply on (a) Braintree District, (b) Maldon Distri

Question· Written questionUIN 42199open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact (a) of the changes in the NPPF relating to the housing delivery test on development, and (b) new housing targets introd

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact (a) of the changes in the NPPF relating to the housing delivery test on development, and (b) new housing targets introd

Question· Written questionUIN 42200open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Fiscal Devolution Roadmap, if she will be reviewing the local government funding formula when the change to 100% retained business rates is introduced.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Fiscal Devolution Roadmap, if she will be reviewing the local government funding formula when the change to 100% retained business rates is introduced.

Question· Written questionUIN 42201open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Fiscal Devolution Roadmap, whether the resources provided to local authorities from central government under the proposed retained business rates system wil

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Fiscal Devolution Roadmap, whether the resources provided to local authorities from central government under the proposed retained business rates system wil

Question· Written questionUIN 42233open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many civil servants employed by her Department have had a job title which includes social media in each of the last three years.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many civil servants employed by her Department have had a job title which includes social media in each of the last three years.

Question· Written questionUIN 42239open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many households previously in receipt of asylum support were owed a homelessness duty by local authorities in England following the end of asylum support in 2025-26; and what

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many households previously in receipt of asylum support were owed a homelessness duty by local authorities in England following the end of asylum support in 2025-26; and what

Question· Written questionUIN 42243open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Department will amend guidance on committee referral under the National Scheme of Delegation to require recorded reasons to address the cumulative effects of approved

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Department will amend guidance on committee referral under the National Scheme of Delegation to require recorded reasons to address the cumulative effects of approved

Question· Written questionUIN 42255open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many applications have been referred to the Secretary of State under the Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2026 by local planning authorities in (a

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many applications have been referred to the Secretary of State under the Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2026 by local planning authorities in (a

Question· Written questionUIN 42256open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Housing Minister’s letter of 23 October 2026 on Local Plan submission deadlines, what discussions her Department has had with Walsall Council on using any a

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Housing Minister’s letter of 23 October 2026 on Local Plan submission deadlines, what discussions her Department has had with Walsall Council on using any a

Question· Written questionUIN 42257open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if her Department will amend statutory guidance on the National Scheme of Delegation to require publication of the reasons for refusing committee referral at least five working d

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if her Department will amend statutory guidance on the National Scheme of Delegation to require publication of the reasons for refusing committee referral at least five working d

Question· Written questionUIN 42258open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if her Department will publish quarterly data by local planning authority on cases in which the nominated member sought committee referral but the nominated officer did not agree

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if her Department will publish quarterly data by local planning authority on cases in which the nominated member sought committee referral but the nominated officer did not agree

Question· Written questionUIN 42277open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of funding allocated to Cleveland Fire Authority under the 2026-27 to 2028-29 Local Government Finance Settlement, with particular re

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of funding allocated to Cleveland Fire Authority under the 2026-27 to 2028-29 Local Government Finance Settlement, with particular re

Question· Written questionUIN 42283open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate the Department has made of the number of pubs and social clubs in Aldridge-Brownhills constituency that will benefit from the additional business rates relief annou

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate the Department has made of the number of pubs and social clubs in Aldridge-Brownhills constituency that will benefit from the additional business rates relief annou

Question· Written questionUIN 42289open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, on what basis the maximum penalty of 14 years’ imprisonment in the Visitor Levy Bill was set; and what comparison her Department made with the maximum penalties for the evasion o

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, on what basis the maximum penalty of 14 years’ imprisonment in the Visitor Levy Bill was set; and what comparison her Department made with the maximum penalties for the evasion o

Question· Written questionUIN 42290open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential compliance costs of the Visitor Levy Bill for small accommodation providers.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the potential compliance costs of the Visitor Levy Bill for small accommodation providers.

Question· Written questionUIN 42292open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will (a) review permitted development rights for the conversion of family homes into houses in multiple occupation accommodating up to six residents and (b) bring forward

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will (a) review permitted development rights for the conversion of family homes into houses in multiple occupation accommodating up to six residents and (b) bring forward

Question· Written questionUIN 42341open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to review the rights of park home residents in relation to water billing arrangements on residential park home sites, including the ability of residents to requ

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to review the rights of park home residents in relation to water billing arrangements on residential park home sites, including the ability of residents to requ

Question· Written questionUIN 42374open

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 10 November 2026, to question 40018 on Fires, by what month will the RAF’s A400M aerial firefighting capability be available to combat wildfires.

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 11 November 2026

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 10 November 2026, to question 40018 on Fires, by what month will the RAF’s A400M aerial firefighting capability be available to combat wildfires.

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