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I know this is probably legal but legal never seem to know anything about
legal matters.

Snip story

The council are required to put up notices but the writing to near
neighbours is a courtesy, it is not mandatory. The ombudsman will only
make a cash award in event of a mistake being made and that is as far as
any action goes, you have no recourse against the applicant, only
against the council if malpractice can be proved


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David