Mayors to Gain New Powers Over Planning Decisions
Andy Burnham is proposing new powers for mayors to control local planning decisions, allowing them to approve large developments and influence national housing funding. This includes the ability to 'call in' decisions and grant upfront permissions for developers to begin construction without a formal application. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook emphasized that this change is essential for mayors to effectively deliver new homes.
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Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".
Mayors to get new powers over planning decisions under Burnham proposals
Move would allow mayors to greenlight large developments and have more say on national housing funding Andy Burnham will give mayors new powers to take control of local planning decisions and greenlight large-scale developments in proposals to be presented this week. The move will allow mayors to “call in” the decisions and direct councils to take them forward or refuse them. They will also be able to grant upfront permission so developers can start building without having to apply. Continue reading...
Mayors to be given powers to overrule councils and green light major developments
Andy Burnham is set to hand mayors new powers to overrule councils and take control of local planning decisions. Andy Burnham. Pic: AP