planning decisions
Councils are streamlining planning decision-making processes in response to new national legislation, with Newham Council proposing to consolidate its planning committees.
Newham Council's Audit and Governance Committee endorsed a proposal in October 2026 to streamline planning decision-making processes, preferring to decommission the Local Development Committee and retain the Strategic Development Committee as the sole planning committee. This move aligns with new national legislation aimed at increasing housing delivery. Croydon Council's General Purposes Committee was also scheduled in October 2026 to consider constitutional amendments related to national planning delegation changes.
Hackney Council's Constitution Committee agreed in July 2026 to recommend significant changes to its Planning Committee's terms of reference. Sutton Council has a meeting scheduled for October 2026 where planning decisions are on the agenda.
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