Open consultation

Planning powers for mayors in England

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 24 August 2026

Applies to England

Summary

We are seeking views on how planning powers for mayors of strategic authorities in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 should be implemented.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 5 October 2026

Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on the implementation of provisions in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 for:

• mayoral powers in relation to planning applications of potential strategic importance, principally for mayors outside London but includes further changes to the approach in London
• Mayoral Development Orders
• Mayoral Community Infrastructure Levy for mayors outside London

Separately, it also seeks views on changes to the secondary legislation for Local Development Orders.

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Planning powers for mayors in England

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MayorsPlanningPowersConsultation@communities.gov.uk

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Mayoral Development Management Powers Consultation
Planning Development Management
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government  
Planning Directorate   
3rd Floor, North East   
Fry Building   
2 Marsham Street   
London
SW1P 4DF

Published 24 August 2026