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flag UK plans to cut non-essential bodies from planning process to speed up housing development.

flag Ministers are considering cutting the number of official bodies involved in planning decisions to reduce red tape and speed up housing development. flag Sport England, the Theatres Trust, and the Garden History Society may be removed from the list of "statutory consultees," with others' roles narrowed to focus on heritage, safety, and environmental protection. flag Housing Secretary Angela Rayner aims to ensure the planning system is "sensible and balanced" as the government targets building 1.5 million homes by 2030. flag Critics argue the changes could limit access to cultural and educational opportunities.

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