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                          2. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/services/weekly-planning-news/planning-news-31-october-2024#operational-standards-rules-data-returns-released-by-hse
                          3. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/services/weekly-planning-news/planning-news-31-october-2024#rtpi-proposes-route-map-to-help-local-authorities-navigate-housing-targets
                          4. https://www.planningportal.co.uk/services/weekly-planning-news/planning-news-31-october-2024#call-for-evidence-announced-to-gather-responses-to-independent-report-which-contained-nsips-recommendations
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                                    The Planning Portal is delivered by PortalPlanQuest Limited which is a joint venture between TerraQuest Solutions Limited and the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). All content © 2024 Planning Portal.