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New planning rules spark concern in Stroud as councillors face reduced powers
The National Scheme of Delegation will let planning officers decide minor applications as ministers seek more consistency and faster handling of smaller projects.
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Stroud News & JournalNew planning rules spark concern in Stroud as councillors face reduced powers
GREEN councillors in Stroud have condemned Government changes to planning rules which they say will prevent elected representatives from having a say on controversial developments.
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Cambridge Planning Power Shift: Officers Now Decide, Councillors Left Powerless
From 31 October 2026, Cambridge City Council, like all local authorities in England, will be legally required to implement the National Scheme of Delegation. Under this new regulatory framework, the majority of planning applications will be determined by senior planning officers rather than elected committees, effectively removing the requirement for councillors to vote on most local development decisions. The change is a statutory obligation ra…
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