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We need more flexibility on planning

Category: LCN Updates
Published: 17 August 2016
new homes, construction, planning, district councils, growth

In The MJ, 16 August 2016: It is important that the performance of councils in approving planning permissions is considered within the wider context of local authorities seeking greater flexibilities, writes District Councils’ Network chair Cllr Neil Clarke.

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