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This list of commonly used terms is intended to assist persons who are affected by an application under the Planning Act 2008 who may be unfamiliar with the language used to describe aspects of the process.
The local plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
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Guidance on the examination stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
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How vets in England and Wales can submit carcases to APHA for a post-mortem examination.
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