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Planning news
This week's headlines:
- Planning and Infrastructure Bill passed, with Call for evidence launched1
- Building Safety Levy Rates Announced Whilst Implementation Delayed by 12 Months2
- Greybelt Labelled 'Trojan Horse' by Shadow Secretary3
- https://www.planningportal.co.uk/services/weekly-planning-news/planning-news-27-march-2025#planning-and-infrastructure-bill-passed-with-call-for-evidence-launched
- https://www.planningportal.co.uk/services/weekly-planning-news/planning-news-27-march-2025#building-safety-levy-rates-announced-whilst-implementation-delayed-by-12-months
- https://www.planningportal.co.uk/services/weekly-planning-news/planning-news-27-march-2025#greybelt-labelled-'trojan-horse'-by-shadow-secretary
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