Public can now submit reactions to $300m Bayswater plans
Genuine community engagement was being sought from the developer - Chris Darby.
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'Lack of rental supply to meet growing demand is a key problem for the housing sector.'
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Cambridge retirement village for 400 people wins consent
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Airport to build 120-shop discount outlet centre
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Govt does u-turn on house-building products
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Supreme Court to hear Mainzeal appeal
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