The decision of city planning authorities as to whether a sub-pavement or "tube" system should be adopted, depends a great deal on what type of public transport system already exists.

城市规划部门决定建造地下道还是建造地铁，主要取决于公共交通系统的现状。

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They have also called on rural planning authorities to set ambitious but achievable targets for affordable homes.

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Local planning authorities would also be required to consult the agency when considering planning applications involving energy generation.

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Setting up a factory on farmland required wrangling permissions from local planning authorities.

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