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With regard to the involvement of local planning authorities, the regulations for both routes ensure that the local planning authority that would normally have determined the application is still involved. It is notified when the application is accepted, consulted before a decision is made, and its comments must be taken into account by the decision-maker before issuing a decision. Within the Crown development route, it plays an active role by providing the planning inspectorate with a questionnaire setting out the key policies and site history, as well as publicising the application to the local community by putting up site notices. While it is not the decision-maker, it is definitely engaged and involved.