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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 89006, member: 27"] Local councils regain full control over land planning decisions after the government scraps its year-long freeze. Daniel Garwe notice [LIST] [*]Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe ended the Conditional Moratorium. [*]Withdrawal took effect from 31 March 2026. [*]Councils can now approve changes of use and reservations freely. [*]The original ban started on 2 May 2025 under the Planning Act. [/LIST] Capacity improvements [LIST] [*]The move follows better internal controls at local authorities. [*]New spatial planning departments get encouragement to grow stronger. [*]The Inspectorate will keep checking compliance with set measures. [*]Authorities must maintain robust development oversight going forward. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]