Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, under what criteria and procedures an hon. Member can seek reference to the Secretary of State of a planning application that has been rejected by a planning authority.
The criteria against which planning appeals will be considered for recovery for determination by the Secretary of State are set out in the Planning Practice Guidance at: http://planningguidance.planningportal.gov.uk/blog/guidance/appeals/planning-appeals-general/. Careful consideration will be given to any request for recovery that is submitted.