Ministers could cut the number of official bodies that get a say on planning

Angela Rayner has said reforms are needed to ensure the system is ‘sensible and balanced’ (Chris Radburn/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ministers could slash the number of official bodies that get a say in planning decisions in a drive to cut red tape.

Officials will consult on removing Sport England, the Theatres Trust and the Garden History Society from the list of “statutory consultees”, while the scope of others who get to give input is set to be narrowed.