The CMA responded to the consultation on proposed changes to statutory consultees in the planning system in England, led by the MHCLG.



The CMA’s response sets out our findings on the role of statutory consultees in housebuilding markets, and welcomes the proposals to improve the functioning of the statutory consultee system and facilitate timely decision making. It also sets out the opportunity to ensure effective monitoring and enforcement of deadlines for statutory consultees as government builds on its proposals.



The response also notes our initial evidence on the impacts of statutory consultees in Civil Engineering markets.



For queries relating to the CMA’s response, please contact the CMA advocacy team by email at advocacy@cma.gov.uk.

CMA's Insights on Planning System Reforms

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has submitted its response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) regarding proposed changes to the statutory consultee system in England's planning process.

In its response, the CMA highlights the importance of statutory consultees in the housebuilding market and supports the proposed reforms aimed at enhancing the system's efficiency. The CMA believes that these changes will facilitate quicker decision-making in planning applications.

Additionally, the CMA emphasizes the need for effective monitoring and enforcement of deadlines for statutory consultees, which is crucial as the government moves forward with its proposals.

The CMA also shares preliminary evidence regarding the effects of statutory consultees in the Civil Engineering sector, indicating a broader impact beyond just housebuilding.



CMA's Insights on Planning System Reforms

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provided feedback on proposed reforms to the statutory consultee system in England's planning framework, emphasizing the need for improved efficiency and monitoring.