Sport England plays an important role in the planning application process and provides expert advice on sport and physical activity and supporting grassroot sport in communities. The Government recently consulted on reforms to the statutory consultee system and asked for views on the impacts of removing the statutory consultee status of Sport England. We consulted with Sport England to understand the impacts of these proposals. No decision will be made on Sport England’s role until feedback on the proposals has been fully reviewed. A Government response to this consultation will follow. Regardless of the outcome of that process, Sport England will continue to engage in the planning process through public consultation and targeted notifications. Sport England responds to over 99% of applications within the 21-day window. They are committed to continuing their efforts to turn responses around swiftly.