Councillor Charlie Davis, Leader of the Conservative Group
Greenwich Council rejected a motion from Councillor Charlie Davis to protect planning oversight from new government regulations.
In September 2026, Greenwich Council rejected a motion proposed by Councillor Charlie Davis, Leader of the Conservative Group, which sought to protect democratic oversight in planning decisions. The motion argued that the government's National Scheme of Delegation of Planning Functions would reduce the ability of elected councillors and residents to scrutinise planning applications.
The new government scheme, due to come into effect on October 31, 2026, will mean ward councillors can no longer call applications into committee. Councils will also be unable to automatically refer applications based on a certain number of objections, according to the motion.
Key facts
- Greenwich Council rejected a motion proposed by Councillor Charlie Davis in September 2026. Source
- The motion concerned the government's National Scheme of Delegation of Planning Functions. Source
- The National Scheme of Delegation of Planning Functions is due to come into effect on October 31, 2026. Source
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