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[Topic/Question] What are the consequences if the Secretary of State (SoS) does not accept a recommendation made by the Planning Inspectorate? [Answer] 
The SoS makes the final decision so he/she doesn’t have to agree with the recommendation made by the Examining Authority. The recommendation report will be published along with the Secretary of State's decision and statement of reasons; so it will be possible to see why a recommendation has not been followed.
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