Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions

Andy Burnham to give mayors powers to overrule councils and force ...

Burnham hands mayors powers to block Nimby protests

Leaders would call in and approve developments of more than 150 homes or buildings taller than 10 storeys

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

Andy Burnham to hand mayors power to overturn planning decisions by force despite locals' fears . Andy Burnham is set to hand mayors the power to intervene in local planning decisions on major developments by force - despite locals' concerns

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 given powers to overrule councils and force through tower block and skyscraper plans

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 The post Mayors given powers to overrule councils and force through tower block and skyscraper plans appeared first on The Business Times.

PM Andy Burnham To Give Mayors Power To Take Control Of Planning Decisions And Force Through Developments

Mayors will be allowed to “call in” decisions, and direct councils to take them forward or refuse them, in proposals to be unveiled next week. They will also be able to grant upfront permission, so developers can start building without having to apply. This will apply to developments of more than 150 homes, commercial spaces of more than 15,000sq m, or any building of 30m in height or above. Mr Burnham, previously Manchester’s mayor, told The Su…