Spending power

Regarding claims of Wimpey’s payments to Ashford Borough Council in return for quicker planning decisions (News October 28), this is surely a conflict of interest and an example of a wealthy organisation using its cash to bend the rules. But is it so different from a Section 106 planning gain ...

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