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Decision-making guidance published encouraging 'minded to' letters
MHCLG published new guidance on the decision-making stage on 3 July 2026, encouraging the use of 'minded to' letters where the Secretary of State requires additional time before reaching a final decision. The guidance delivers the Government's March 2026 commitment, but through non-statutory guidance rather than the legislation the Taskforce recommended, meaning compliance remains discretionary.
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Source: Guidance • MHCLG, 3 July 2026
Impact on Overall Status
Confidence changed to: high
Guidance published as committed; status updated to nearly as legislation was not pursued.
Recommendation Context
Chapter: Chapter 8: The Planning System
Owner: MHCLG
Current Status: Nearly
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