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We need more flexibility on planning

It is important that the performance of councils in approving planning permissions is considered within the wider context of local authorities seeking greater flexibilities, writes District Councils' Network chair Cllr Neil Clarke.

Further to reports on the performance of councils in approving planning permissions, it is  important that this is considered within the wider context of local authorities seeking greater flexibilities to increase the number of planning permissions.

The District Councils' Network (DCN) agrees with the need for strong planning performance. 

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