"Naturally I would have liked greater central intervention in critical areas such as change of use, parking, business rates and the sign-off of new out-of-town developments and I will continue to fight for these, " she said.

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"We've seen and continue to see exciting new developments in the online video space where genres are being created, " added Mr Byrne.

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We are not setting a precedent and we will continue to fight any new developments in the greenbelt.

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