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Deborah McGurran, Political editor, East of England Article written by Deborah McGurran Deborah McGurran Political editor, East of England

Loophole blamed for spoiling village

14:46 UK time, Wednesday, 22 May 2013

The lack of neighbourhood plans is a loophole in the national planning policy framework that's allowing inappropriate developments , says a Northamptonshire MP.

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