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Planning weekly highlights—10 April 2025

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Published on: 10 April 2025

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Table of contents

When planning permission is required
Welsh Government launches consultation on changes to permitted development rights
Planning applications and decisions
Crown development: new routes for planning application
Defra publishes guidance on beaver protection in planning decisions
MHCLG publishes guidance on Mayoral Development Corporation legislation and oversight
Nationally significant infrastructure projects
Secretary of State grants development consent for London Luton Airport Expansion
Secretary of State grants development consent for Rampion 2 offshore wind farm extension project
Secretary of State grants development consent for Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plan Relocation

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Article summary

This week's edition of Planning weekly highlights includes: a Welsh consultation on changes to permitted development rights; regulations relating to new routes for planning applications for Crown development in force from 1 May 2025; guidance on beaver protection in planning decisions; and guidance on Mayoral Development Corporations.

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