Tag: Khan
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Sadiq Khan Gains ‘Emergency’ powers to unlock stalled London homes
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has been given new powers under the government’s emergency measures to unlock stalled housing projects. He can now intervene in delayed schemes and approve planning permission for larger developments, including some green belt sites. While the move promises faster construction, experts warn that high costs and local opposition could…
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Sadiq Khan proposes building on London’s green belt
Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a shift in policy to “actively explore” building homes on parts of London’s green belt to tackle the capital’s worsening housing crisis. The move comes alongside a warning that City Hall may intervene if boroughs fail to accelerate planning permission for new developments. Sir Khan says current green belt restrictions…