PLANNING

Attempt to thwart Government 'power grab' defeated

MPs have accused the Government of a ‘power grab’ enabling ministers to change planning rules.

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MPs have accused the Government of a ‘power grab' enabling ministers to change planning rules.

A clause in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill would enable the housing secretary to make changes to national policy statements without having to respond to any concerns raised by the Commons or select committees.

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