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[Topic/Question] How does the system work? [Answer] 
The process comprises six key stages, including pre-application, acceptance, pre-examination, examination, decision and post-decision stages. Upon receipt of an application for development consent, the Planning Inspectorate has 28 days to decide whether or not to accept it. We have 6 months to examine an application and 3 months to make our recommendation. Independent Inspectors make their recommendations to the Secretary of State within the framework provided by the Government's National Policy Statements (NPS). Further information: process, legislation, advice notes
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