Rescind the Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions Regulations 2026

We believe this would leave constituents without a say on the development of their communities and be disastrous for local democracy. Under the Regulations: no councillor would be able to call in a planning application; officers would make the final decision on most applications, bypassing planning committees; this means effectively no say for residents or councillors on the designs of new developments below 500 properties and no ability for residents to have their say in a committee meeting.

Maintaining democratic oversight and transparency over managing development is essential.