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New BNG exemption would have seen nearly 50% of applications not subject to requirements – data

Government housing programme extended to smaller sites

Man arrested and jailed over ‘flagrant’ planning breaches

Bristol planning removed from special measures

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

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

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

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

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