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    MHCLG publishes further guidance on the new local plan process

    Government urged to refresh focus on transport in the suburbs

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    New housing schemes ‘unfit’ for deliveries and public transport links

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    Permission sought for regeneration in Hull

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    Update to designs for East West Rail

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    England round-up: River Tyne proposal | Lib Dems’ pledge | Oxford stadium legal challenge

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    Wales round-up: Anglesey nuclear contract | Carmarthenshire homes plan refused | 430 city homes plan

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    Scotland round-up: Car park could be whisky warehouse | Plan for vacant Glasgow pub | Drumchapel housing

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