Councillors ignore officer's warning over potential legal action to approve plan
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Councillors ignore officer's warning over potential legal action to approve plan
• Councillors have once again defied planning officers’ advice and unanimously approved a controversial self‑build home and builder’s yard on the edge of March.
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 | Cambridge Independent — News · Planning · yesterday Vistry completes deal with Amplius on 128 affordable homes in Littleport• The deal comprises 64 affordable homes alongside 64 Section 106 units. |
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