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<p>Local planning authorities have strong powers through the designation and planning
systems to protect historic sites. In the recent Planning White Paper, <em>Planning
for the Future</em>, we have committed to reviewing and updating the current planning
framework for listed buildings and conservation areas, to ensure their significance
is conserved while allowing, where appropriate, sympathetic changes to support their
continued use and address climate change. Our detailed proposals will be announced.</p><p>
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