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Welsh planning system is struggling to cope – report

Up to 1,000 homes approved for Bradford

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Doncaster solar farm granted consent

Under-resourced councils not getting to enforcement cases in time – Ombudsman

England round-up: SPDs consultation | Pub protection | Offshore wind farm DCO

Wales round-up: Torfaen solar farm | Former power station plans | Rhyl affordable homes

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