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Campaigners aghast as UK Government snubs call for equal rights in planning – press release

Publication Date
26 July 2023
Type
  • Press releases
Topic
  • Aarhus Convention
  • Participation in decision-making
Synopsis

The UK Government has snubbed calls from environmental and community campaigners to review planning appeal rights across Scotland, following an official complaint to a top UN body.

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