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21/01/2019The Greater Manchester Spatial Framework - now out for public consultation Read more Newsletter
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09/10/2018Forecourts: a long wait predicted for outcome on Asda/Sainsbury's merger Read more News Article
27/07/2018The National Planning Policy Framework is released for the summer break Read more Newsletter
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03/04/2017Government announces measures to unlock brownfield sites for housing Read more Press Release
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