Derbyshire County Council backs controversial planning changes

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Derbyshire County Council has voted to endorse new planning rules that could reduce public and councillor control over housing decisions.

Derbyshire County Council has reluctantly voted by a majority in favour of controversial new planning rules despite concerns that they could reduce public and councillors' control over housing decisions. The changes are part of the Government's drive for more housing.

Meanwhile, the council leader has said the authority remains 'fully committed' to the Staveley bypass after MPs suggested the council lacked responsibility towards the now scrapped scheme.

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Derbyshire County Council reluctantly endorses controversial planning changes - that could lead to loss of public control over housing decisionsDerbyshire County Council has reluctantly voted by a majority in favour of controversial new planning rules despite fears they could lead to a loss of public and councillors’ control over decisions during the Government’s drive for more housing.Buxton Advertiser · 12 Oct, 16:30
Derbyshire County Council reluctantly endorses controversial planning changes - that could lead to loss of public control over housing decisionsDerbyshire County Council has reluctantly voted by a majority in favour of controversial new planning rules despite fears they could lead to a loss of public and councillors’ control over decisions during the Government’s drive for more housing.Derbyshire Times · 12 Oct, 15:43
Derbyshire council leader 'frustrated' after MP accuses authority of not being ‘fully committed’ to Staveley bypassDerbyshire County Council Leader said the authority had been ‘fully committed’ to Staveley bypass – after MPs suggested a lack of responsibility from the council towards the now scrapped scheme.Derbyshire Times · 12 Oct, 13:37

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