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In this series, we follow infrastructure permissions and consents, with a view to advocating positive change in-line with the Government’s ambitious objectives.
We delve into key topics affecting the infrastructure landscape, including government announcements, decisions on development consent, court cases, new bills and papers and more.
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04 July 2025
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