Mayors given powers to green light developments
Mayors across England will be granted ‘call‑in’ powers to take the most important planning decisions in their areas, allowing them to approve or intervene in major local development projects.
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Mayors across England will be granted ‘call‑in’ powers to take the most important planning decisions in their areas, allowing them to approve or intervene in major local development projects.
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