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Whitehall drags its feet on planning fees

A government commitment to allow councils to increase planning fees by 20% if they commit to reinvesting the additional income has been delayed, The MJ understands.

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By Dan Peters | 19 July 2017

A government commitment to allow councils to increase planning fees by 20% if they commit to reinvesting the additional income has been delayed, The MJ understands.

The commitment was among those thrown into doubt by the unexpected General Election.

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