Steve Barclay MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Empty Property: Council TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8034More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of the impact of council tax liability on estates where the sale of a deceased person’s property is delayed beyond six months; and whether the Gover
Answer: When a property has been left empty following the death of its owner or occupant, it is exempt from council tax for as long as it remains unoccupied and until probate is granted. Following a grant of probate (or the signing of letters of administration), ...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEmpty Property: Council TaxMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8033More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many applications for discretionary council tax reductions on empty properties following bereavement have been (a) made and (b) granted by local authorities in each of the pa
Answer: The administration of council tax is the responsibility of local authorities, this involves administering exemptions and discounts. The department does not hold data on applications for discretionary council tax reductions on empty properties following be...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInfrastructure: SafetyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether local planning authorities are required to (a) retain and (b) disclose DSEAR assessments for major infrastructure projects.
Answer: Local planning authorities (LPAs) are not under a general statutory duty to either (a) retain or (b) disclose DSEAR assessments for major infrastructure projects. The legal duties under DSEAR sit primarily with the employer/operator (the duty holder). The...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEmpty Property: ShopsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to prevent commercial landlords from leaving premises empty for long periods; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of usi
Answer: This Government is taking action to tackle long-term commercial vacancy and to support vibrant high streets. To address business rates avoidance and evasion we recognise the importance of a system where everyone pays their fair share and are committed to ...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning Permission: EnforcementMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of enforcement powers available to local authorities in respect of developers who fail to comply with planning conditions
Answer: Guidance on local planning authorities’ enforcement powers can be found in the relevant planning practice guidance on gov.uk here. Enforcement is at the discretion of local planning authorities and it is for them to decide how and when they use their powe...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if her Department will issue guidance on the steps steps a local authority can take to compel a developer to comply with the conditions of their original planning consent relatin
Answer: Guidance on local planning authorities’ enforcement powers can be found in the relevant planning practice guidance on gov.uk here. Enforcement is at the discretion of local planning authorities and it is for them to decide how and when they use their powe...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
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