The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has drawn up proposed reforms to the planning system.
In a newly-published working paper, the CMA said the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments should consider a zoning or rules-based approach with ‘reduced discretionary decision-making’ to streamline the system and make it more efficient.
The paper proposed restricting consultation to statutory stakeholders - which does not include residents - only considering submissions made before deadlines and levying planning fees that cover costs.
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