Northumberland concern over move to give mayors power to overrule councils on planning decisions

Mayors like Kim McGuinness could be given the power to intervene in decisions over developments of more than 150 homes or any building 30 metres or taller

ELECTED mayors are set to gain powers to overrule councils on some planning decisions, sparking concerns over local democracy today. The changes would affect proposals with more than 150 homes, more than 15,000 square metres of commercial space or buildings over 30 metres tall. Mayors in Manchester, Liverpool, the West

The powers will allow mayors to take over key planning applications which will impact on economic growth, and direct councils whether to approve or reject them.

Shake-up is intended to promote growth and take on ‘Nimby’ opposition to projects

Andy Burnham will give mayors across the UK new powers to overrule planning decisions made by local councils and to greenlight large-scale developments. The prime minister will unveil proposals this week to give regional mayors in 13 areas including Manchester, Liverpool, and the West Midlands, powers to take over plan

Mayors to overrule councils in order to “call in” decisions on large-scale developments

Move would allow mayors to greenlight large-scale 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 next week. The move will allow mayors to “call in” the de

Mayors to get new powers to overrule local councils on major planning projects  ITVX

Andy Burnham acknowledged that some councils and residents would object to having mayors overrule them on unpopular planning decisions. However, he insisted that the policy would also enable mayors to overrule "nimby" councils

Andy Burnham to hand mayors power to overturn planning decisions by force despite locals' fears  GB News

Andy Burnham is set to hand mayors new powers to overrule councils and take control of local planning decisions

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

Under the proposals a mayor will be able to 'call in' decisions and direct councils to take them forward or refuse them

Residents near the north Kerry site say community trust has been broken

THE Scottish Government has approved nearly two-thirds of major renewable energy developments opposed by Highland Council – leaving the local authority with more than £650,000 in legal costs ...