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    Planning policy for new towns must be consistent, says report

    Planning Inspectorate confirms measures to speed up appeals

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    Buckinghamshire Council directed to submit local plan by end of the year

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    Leader of Three Rivers sets out factors constraining local plan

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    England round-up: Liverpool Street Station plans approved | Solihull scheme | Illegal sewage dumps

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    Wales round-up: Affordable housing in Merthyr Tydfil | Swansea waterfront plan | Housing rejection challenged

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    Scotland round-up: Errol roadside development | Midlothian junction upgrade | Spey Viaduct update

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    Ireland round-up: Cork scheme appealed | Metro proposal | Mid Louth housing

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