questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has had discussions with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council regarding the potential impact of planning restrictions on pubs and hospitality venues in Stockton-on-Tees during periods of temporary licensing relaxations for major sporting events.
answerText: Due to the quasi-judicial role of MHCLG Ministers in the planning system, I am unable to comment on the details of specific planning applications or proposals. It is for individual local planning authorities to take enforcement action depending on the par...
heading: Licensing Laws and Planning Permission