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Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions

Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
BBC UK Sunday 23 August 2026, 03:10 UTC 1 min read
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Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

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