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    Appeals round-up: Data centre needed | 380 homes approved | ‘Large and anomalous suburban enclave’

    England round-up: Designated councils fume | Leeds corruption update | Vacancies contributing to delays

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    Legal briefs: Councils consider legal action | Another Leeds arrest | High Court quarry wrangle

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    Ireland round-up: Cork goes large | Galway homes | Massive housing boost

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    Northern Ireland round-up: Planning delay scrutiny | Hotelier outcry | Emergency housing threat

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    Wales round-up: Bridgend homes approved | Benllech's empty estate | Sainsbury's safety

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    Scotland round-up: Data centre ban impossible | Greenock waterfront plan | Dighty Burn ambitions

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    More arrested in investigation into corruption at Leeds planning department

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