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<p> </p><p>The Government's reforms enshrine the Local Plan as the cornerstone of
the planning system. We have confidence that local authorities will show the leadership
necessary to work together in order to produce Local Plans that are effective and
deliverable on important cross-boundary matters. My Department has also published
an on-line set of planning guidance, which includes new advice to local authorities
on the Duty to Co-operate across local authority boundaries. Furthermore, adjacent
authorities are consulted on planning applications which are likely to affect land
in their area, and in making its decision, the determining authority must consider
all representations made.</p><p> </p>
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