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Use AI responsibly, says Planning Inspectorate

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

Scotland round-up: Rosyth Dockyard building | Court wind farm findings | University digital hub

Northern Ireland round-up: DAERA backlog | Gilford housing goes ahead | Larne homes

Ireland round-up: Tipperary scheme permitted | High-rise apartments | Wexford advanced tech building

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