government reforms to the planning system
Bromley Council has condemned upcoming government reforms to the planning system, which take effect in October 2026.
Bromley Council's Development Control Committee formally condemned government reforms to the planning system in September 2026, describing them as 'anti-democratic changes' that could undermine local democracy and community involvement.
The reforms, introduced by the Labour Government, are scheduled to take effect from 31 October 2026. They will restrict the types of planning applications that can be determined by a committee and limit committee sizes to a maximum of thirteen councillors.
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