Charnwood Council Shifts Planning Power | Leicester News

Charnwood Borough Council is rolling out a bold new planning system starting October 31st, shifting decision-making from elected councillors to council officers — a move designed to turbocharge housebuilding but sparking fierce debate over local democracy and accountability. Critics warn it sidelines community voices and risks legal trouble, while supporters argue it’s the only way to tackle the housing crisis after years of committee burnout. With a razor-thin 19-18 vote, the change is now official — and residents are left wondering if speed really beats scrutiny.

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