Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".
Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".
Originally reported by BBC Business
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