Councils consider drastic measures to avoid planning gridlock

By Joey Gardiner2020-03-19T11:31:00

Officials may use executive powers to take decisions if coronavirus cancels committees

Councils are considering taking up rarely-used executive powers to keep the planning and development system moving during the coronavirus pandemic.

The moves are in response to reports of councils cancelling planning committees following government advice that people avoid all non-essential social contact.

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