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First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Article by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles in The Telegraph.
Decision letter and Inspector's Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission.
DCLG rebuts National Trust comments about Local Plans.
The Cumbrian flag has been hoisted outside the offices of the Department for Communities and Local Government to celebrate Cumbria Day.
Letter from Planning Minister Nick Boles about advertising on broadband cabinets.
Red tape that affects house builders and landlords is cut, while the Red Tape Challenge focuses on planning administration next.
Changes will allow free schools to concentrate on education not bureaucracy and will give parents peace of mind.
Information on new measures to reduce planning red tape so free schools find it easier to convert underused buildings into schools.
New permitted development rights will allow office space to be converted into homes without the need for planning permission.
Statement about permitted development rights for change of land use.
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report relating to a planning appeal.
Proposed measures, announced today by Planning Minister Nick Boles, will cut out unnecessary paperwork, bureaucracy and duplication.
Housing Minister Mark Prisk is pleased to announce the transfer of Homes and Communities Agency functions and assets back to the people of Milton Keynes.
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