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<p>In July last year we published a revised National Planning Policy Framework to
provide a clear basis for locally-produced plans and planning decisions. We are continuing
to explore improvements to procedures, building on recent reforms such as streamlining
the use of pre-commencement planning conditions. We recently consulted on further
permitted development rights and changes to use class orders to support the high street
and encourage more development, and published the outcome of Bridget Rosewell’s independent
review into speeding up planning appeal inquiries.</p>
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