Planning applications were at their highest level last month since September – 47,349 in England, Scotland and Wales, up from a low of 34,876 in December
In March 2008 there were 61,437.

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Planning applications were at their highest level last month since September – 47,349 in England, Scotland and Wales, up from a low of 34,876 in December
In March 2008 there were 61,437.
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