Planning reform must not be at the expense of local democracy

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Planning reform must not be at the expense of local democracy

A host of statutory bodies that have the right to be consulted will have their role removed

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LGA hits back at plans to curtail role of planning committees in ...

Legislation introduced yesterday would put more decisions in the hands of planning officers

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Editorial: Representative Democracy, part 2

By Scott Walker, M.D.

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DEBATE: The Planning and Building Act provides municipalities like Stavanger with a good framework for collaboration on urban development. A lack of understanding of democracy is the reason why urban and town development occurs without collaboration on the qualities that residents demand.

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Planning bill’s assault on democracy is disproportionate

The government has sought to make a virtue of its determination to back the “builders not the blockers” - and views councils as the latter - writes LGC editor Sarah Calkin. Today's news and views: Planning committee membership will require ‘certificate’ Full planning bill coverage …The post Planning bill’s assault on democracy is disproportionate appeared first on Local Government Chronicle (LGC).