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Several authorities \u2014 particularly in growth corridors such as the Midlands, South West and Home Counties \u2014 are prioritising strategic housing and mixed\u2011use schemes to keep pace with delivery targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shift is creating pressure on Development Management teams, who are juggling complex viability discussions, design code compliance, and increasingly detailed environmental requirements. Enforcement teams are also seeing knock\u2011on effects, with more unauthorised works linked to fast\u2011moving development sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultancies are responding by expanding major\u2011applications support services, while client\u2011side developers continue to push for quicker turnaround times. 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