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Advice for Local Authorities on how to use probity in planning decisions

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Published on: 09 January 2020

Published by LNB News

LNB News 09/01/2020

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Issue Date: 09 January 2020

Published Date: 09 January 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

The Planning Advisory Service (PAS), in cooperation with the Local Government Association (LGA) has published advice for councillors and officers on how to use probity in planning. The guidance is specifically directed at councillors and officers who make planning decisions in their local authorities. The advice recommends them to adhere to their own local authority codes of conduct and guidance, as well as to receive regular ongoing training on probity in decision making.

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