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<p>Local planning authorities are required to publicise certain types of planning
applications in local newspapers as set out in Article 15 of the Town and Country
Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015.</p><p>We are mindful
of the potential impact that any changes to the requirements might have on transparency
and local democracy, as well as the potential effect on local newspaper revenue. Indeed
the independent Cairncross Review into the future of journalism found that statutory
notices, including planning notices, provide an important strand of revenue for many
local publishers and that their withdrawal would do serious damage to parts of the
sector. We also recognise the importance of local newspapers to communities and the
continued need to reach out to people who cannot digitally access information.</p><p>Proposals
to reform publicity requirements are being considered through the “Planning for the
Future” White Paper which aims to make it simpler, quicker and more accessible for
local people to engage with the planning system using digital tools. MHCLG is considering
consultation responses and will publish a response in due course, and the impact on
transparency and local democracy, as well as on local newspaper revenue will be considered
before any decisions are taken.</p><p> </p>
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