UK Mayors Expected to Gain New Powers Over Local Planning Decisions
Mayors in the UK are anticipated to receive new powers, allowing them to overrule local councils on planning decisions. This move is expected to give regional leaders more authority in development matters.
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Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".
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Move would allow mayors to greenlight large-scale developments and have more say on national housing funding Andy Burnham is expected to give mayors new powers to take control of local planning decisions and greenlight large-scale developments in proposals to be presented next week. The move would allow mayors to “call in” the decisions and direct councils to take them forward or refuse them. Continue reading...
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