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    England round-up: Social housing boost | Sheffield local plan | Green belt homes refused

    Wales round-up: Grid upgrade | Social homes boost | 400 homes approved

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    Scotland round-up: Bank branch proposals | Glasgow hotel plan | Nail salon enforcement investigation

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    Appeals round-up: 700 homes approved | Wind farm wrangle | Costs for council

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    Ireland round-up: Waterford development permitted | Wicklow housing land sought | AD facility application

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    Legal briefs: Data centre admission | 250-home challenge | Dungannon revocation

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    Northern Ireland round-up: Rural strategy consultation | Retrospective application for farm diversification | Nightclub redevelopment permission overturned

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    Sheffield local plan capable of being found sound

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      Planning Inspectorate: Planning Inspector (multiple roles)

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      Chichester District Council: Planning Officer (Part Time)

      £32,061 - £38,220 pro rata plus £2,500 per annum pro rata premia payment: Chichester District Council: As a result of internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity. Chichester - Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options

      Chichester District Council: Senior Planning Officer

      £39,862 to £44,075 (plus £3,000 per annum premia payment, a £3,000 recruitment payment: Chichester District Council: Are you looking for a new career opportunity or to broaden your planning experience Chichester - Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options

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