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 powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions 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”.