Of 329 Local Planning Authorities (LPA) in England, 315 performed above the expected performance threshold of 70% when deciding non-major applications in the 24 months up to December 2022.
Concerningly, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council's Planning Department was the worst performing LPA during this period. The local council was performing at 46% - well below the expected target. Across Leicestershire, the other lowest performing LPA was operating at 84%.
The staff at the council are working incredibly hard, but they and our community are being let down by the Lib Dem leader's mismanagement of the Planning Department.
I asked the Housing Minister what extra support the Government can give to HBBC, so that residents receive the service they deserve.
