Source · Select Committees · Built Environment Committee
Recommendation 125
125
The Government told us that the funding shortfall for planning application services is “estimated to...
Conclusion
The Government told us that the funding shortfall for planning application services is “estimated to be in the region of £225 million annually”. 165 Where funding to recruit is available it can be difficult to attract applicants: one council had to undertake three recruitment rounds before a Senior Planning Officer could be appointed. 166
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 12 December 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗