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'Step forward' as food security considered in planning for first time

Planning authorities will have a responsibility to consider food security for the first time ever when approving new applications, following a planned change to the policy framework.

Abi Kay
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Planning authorities will have a responsibility to consider food security for the first time ever when approving new applications, following a planned change to the policy framework. The reform was...

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