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South Lanarkshire planning applications
3,120 applications. 94% approved. 69 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,120 planning applications from South Lanarkshire. 1,160 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 94% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
South Lanarkshire: 1,186 applications received in the last year, 1,160 decisions published.
South Lanarkshire takes a median of 72 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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P/26/0068/V Awaiting decision
Sheriffaulds Farm Muttonhole Road Hamilton ML3 8RJ
Proposed amendment to P/23/1613 (as amended by P/26/0020/V) to allow for revisions to the site layout and revised details of the proposed buildings.
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CGA/26/0004 Awaiting decision
11 Keith Street Hamilton South Lanarkshire ML3 7BL
Common Good Consultation: Request to sell 1,387 square metres of land at Keith Street, Hamilton, ML3 7BL on the open market for site development.
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P/26/1324 Awaiting decision
Fernhill Primary School Fernbrae Avenue Rutherglen G73 4SG
Removal of ancillary buildings and additions within curtilage of listed building
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P/26/1319 Awaiting decision
41 Watt Low Avenue Rutherglen G73 2TF
Erection of single-storey rear extension
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P/26/1321 Awaiting decision
4 Otago Park East Kilbride G75 8QN
Erection of single storey side extension
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P/26/1320 Awaiting decision
Belleview A706 From Lanark To Forth Cleghorn Lanark ML11 7RL
Erection of a detached garage adjacent to dwellinghouse
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P/26/0067/V Awaiting decision
4 Orchard Avenue Bothwell G71 8NF
Alternation to natural stone facade and window (Non-material variation to P/25/0971)
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P/26/1374 Awaiting decision
High Netherfauld House Farm Douglas Lanark ML11 0RL
Installation of battery energy storage system and associated infrastructure with a generating capacity of up to 500MW - Consultation under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989
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P/26/1309 Awaiting decision
Land 560M Southwest Of Yonderton Farm Yonderton Farm C14 From Deadwaters B7086 To Coalburn Lesmahagow Lanark
Installation of wind turbine (maximum 89.5 metre to blade tip height) and associated crane pad, electrical housing and hardstanding area
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P/26/1299 Awaiting decision
Land 60M North Of 68 Biggar Road Symington Biggar
Demolition of building and derelict railway bridge and the erection of three dwellinghouses, access roads and footpath.
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P/26/1307 Awaiting decision
Land 70M Northwest Of Westburn Road Roundabout Westburn Farm Road Cambuslang
Siting of a temporary storage container for use as a hot food takeaway, including associated works.
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P/26/1301 Awaiting decision
15 Mount Stewart Street Carluke ML8 5EB
Installation of 3 rooflights to the rear and alterations (Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed)
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P/26/0066/V Awaiting decision
17 Blairston Avenue Bothwell G71 8RZ
Installation of a Frosted film-coated rooflight to the rear elevation (Non-material variation to P/25/0971)
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P/26/1314 Awaiting decision
Land 1.2km Southeast Of High Dykes Farm Muirkirk Road Strathaven South Lanarkshire
EIA Screening Opinion, West Dykehead Farm - Erection of three wind turbines with a blade tip height of up to 150m and associated infrastructure.
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P/26/1302 Awaiting decision
34 Clyde Avenue Bothwell G71 8DU
Erection of single storey rear extension
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P/26/1303 Awaiting decision
99 Lilac Wynd Cambuslang G72 7GH
Erection of two storey rear extension
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P/26/1293 Awaiting decision
Tesco Stores Ltd St Leonards Square East Kilbride G74 2AT
Alterations to existing retail unit, including installation of new entrance lobby to front, access ramps, erection of side extension, alterations to shopfront, installation of InPost locker and bicycle stand
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P/26/1291 Awaiting decision
7 Chestnut Walk Strathaven ML10 6GY
Installation of replacement windows and door, new entrance steps, wood burning stove with external flue, and associated internal alterations (Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed)
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P/26/1298 Awaiting decision
42 Avonbank Road Rutherglen G73 2PA
Installation of French doors to rear of flatted dwelling, construction of two raised decks and 1.8m screening fence
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P/26/1292 Awaiting decision
1 Burnside Court Rutherglen G73 5BS
Crown works to 4 trees- 3 lime, 1 sycamore (tree works in conservation area)
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P/26/1295 Awaiting decision
Land 29M Northwest Of Pettinain Hall Bagmoors Road Pettinain Lanark South Lanarkshire
Erection of dwellinghouse, detached ancillary garage, access, and associated works
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P/26/1308 Awaiting decision
Land 1.9km SSW Of East Merkland Farm High Kype Road Strathaven
EIA Screening Opinion, East Merkland Farm - Erection of 5 wind turbines with a blade tip height of up to 150m and associated infrastructure.
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P/26/1283 Awaiting decision
Old Schoolhouse C21 From Birthwood Road Coulter To Eastmains Coulter Biggar ML12 6PZ
Felling of a holly tree
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P/26/1286 Awaiting decision
Dungavel House IRC Hamilton Drive Dungavel Strathaven ML10 6RF
Alterations to listed building associated with remedial roof works, including structural repair, replacement of existing roofing materials, renewal of parapet and repairs to internal and external finishes (Listed Building Consent)
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P/26/1289 Awaiting decision
7 Hawthorn Hill Hamilton ML3 7LR
Erection of front porch and associated alterations
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P/26/1290 Awaiting decision
2A Richmond Drive Rutherglen G73 3JH
Conversion of Garage into habitable rooms with associated alterations.
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P/26/1277 Awaiting decision
5 Homeston Avenue Bothwell G71 8PL
Enlargement of front dormer window, installation of rear dormer window and erection of front porch
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P/26/1278 Awaiting decision
2 Acton Gardens East Kilbride G75 8WH
Conversion of integral garage to form habitable room
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P/26/1281 Awaiting decision
15 Credon Gardens Rutherglen G73 4EN
Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey extension to side and rear
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P/26/1280 Awaiting decision
Abercrombie House Eaglesham Road East Kilbride G75 8EA
Installation of secure turnstiles and vehicle entry gates
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P/26/1282 Awaiting decision
80 Vere Road Kirkmuirhill Lanark ML11 9RP
Display of 6 x non-illuminated fascia signs
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P/26/1273 Awaiting decision
12 Victoria Avenue Carluke ML8 5AG
Erection of single-storey rear extension and associated alterations (Retrospective)
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P/26/1275 Awaiting decision
Lilyvale Cormiston Road Quothquan Biggar ML12 6ND
Erection of single storey extension to the rear of dwelling house to form second storey and the enlargement of an existing dormer
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P/26/1267 Awaiting decision
72 Main Street Forth Lanark ML11 8AA
Erection of 3 dwellinghouses and associated works
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P/26/1271 Awaiting decision
12 Sherwood Avenue Uddingston G71 7NX
Alteration and enlargement of an existing front dormer window
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P/26/1268 Awaiting decision
The Picture House 39 Main Street Rutherglen G73 2JF
Display of one double-sided pictorial sign, one fascia sign, external signwriting, one set of individual letters, one Corex sign, vinyl transom lettering and one nameboard sign (part externally illuminated)
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P/26/1266 Awaiting decision
3 East Nerston Court East Kilbride G74 4GW
Enlargement of existing garage at rear with patio doors and formation of side dormer and rear dormer with juliet balcony.
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P/26/1260 Awaiting decision
2 Barrie Avenue Bothwell G71 8FA
Erection of single-storey rear extension and alterations
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P/26/1263 Awaiting decision
Mossplatt Farm Yieldshields Road Cleghorn Lanark ML11 8PA
Proposed slurry tower and associated alterations
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P/26/1265 Awaiting decision
Land 46M Northeast And 50M Sse Of Bagmoors Cottage Bagmoors Road Pettinain Lanark
Erection of four dwelling houses and formation of access road
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P/26/1269 Awaiting decision
Land 515M NNW Of Low Drumclog Farm C136 Drumclog Highway Drumclog Strathaven South Lanarkshire
EIA Screening Request - erection of single wind turbine with a blade tip height up to 180m and erection of BESS with capacity up to 16MW and associated infrastructure.
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P/26/1270 Awaiting decision
Land 460M South Of Dungavel House IRC Muirkirk Road Strathaven South Lanarkshire
EIA Screening Request, erection of single wind turbine with a blade tip height of up to 150, erection of BESS with capacity of up to 16MW and associated infrastructure.
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P/26/1257 Awaiting decision
Clyde Walkway Parkland Rosebank Avenue Blantyre
Ground reprofiling, erection of access gate and associated tree removal
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P/26/1256 Awaiting decision
24 Whin Place East Kilbride G74 3XS
Installation of new windows and door to existing car showroom
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P/26/1258 Awaiting decision
Bandstand Bothwell Road Public Park Bothwell Road Hamilton South Lanarkshire
Alteration, partial demolition, replacement and restoration of an existing bandstand (Listed Building Consent)
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P/26/1251 Awaiting decision
1-2 Blairbeth Court 199 Blairbeth Road Rutherglen G73 5DN
Use of residential flat (sui generis) as short-term residential let (sui generis).
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P/26/1249 Awaiting decision
Gean Tree Cottage Shieldhill Road Quothquan Biggar ML12 6ND
Erection of single storey rear extension and associated external alterations
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P/26/1250 Awaiting decision
270 New Trows Road Lesmahagow ML11 0JS
Erection of detached domestic triple garage (10x 6.5x 6.5m) at rear of existing dwelling with roof storage in eaves.
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P/26/1248 Awaiting decision
Quothquan Lodge Libberton Muir Road Quothquan Biggar ML12 6NB
Replacement of slate roof and associated alterations (Listed Building application)
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P/26/1245 Awaiting decision
82 Carlisle Road Abington Biggar ML12 6SD
Erection of single storey extension on southwest side of dwellinghouse to form a conservatory
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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P/26/1180 Decided
Land 45M Northeast Of Kingsdale Howes Way Carstairs Junction Lanark
Erection of temporary cabins (Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed)
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P/25/1485 Decided
Land 190M ESE Of Huntlybank House Huntlybank Lane Ravenstruther Lanark South Lanarkshire
Use of stables as dwellinghouse (Class 9) and associated works
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P/24/1085 Decided
Land 215M Northwest Of Woodside Cottage A70 From Carstairs To Carnwath Carstairs Junction Lanark South Lanarkshire
Extension to existing quarry to extract sand and gravel using existing access with associated progressive restoration
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P/26/0064/V Decided
Land 125M East Of 15 Lanark Road Lanark Road Braidwood Carluke South Lanarkshire
Minor adjustments to Plots 55 to 59 including repositioning of associated driveways (Non material variation of Planning Permission P/21/1183)
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P/26/1226 Decided
Kennels Cottage Baitlaws Road Lamington Biggar ML12 6HR
Erection of a single storey extension to the south west elevation, stone boundary wall to varying heights up to 2.3m on the south west side of the dwelling and associated alterations
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P/26/1220 Decided
33 Kirkland Park Avenue Strathaven ML10 6DY
Proposed alterations to existing dwellinghouse comprising relocation of front entrance door and window, new bifold doors to side and blocking up of patio doors to form new door and window, and blocking up of door to form new windows to rear. (Certificate of Lawfulness)
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P/26/1210 Decided
6 St James Avenue East Kilbride G74 5QD
Erection of illuminated advertisement signs
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P/26/1166 Decided
5 Crawford Crescent Blantyre G72 9DR
Erection of single-storey rear extension
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P/26/1165 Decided
8 Abercorn Crescent Hamilton ML3 7EY
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single-storey rear extension.
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P/26/1136 Decided
66 Mcneil Street Larkhall ML9 1BN
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
The full record
Decisions between 2014 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 2,799 decisions from South Lanarkshire between 2014 and 2026, part of 3,120 applications on record. Over that period 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,166 granted against 125 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 993 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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EK/14/0165 Decided
128A Glasgow Road Strathaven ML10 6NL
High hedge to north of property at 128A Glasgow Road, Strathaven
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EK/14/0170 Decided
13 And 14 Clamps Wood East Kilbride G74 2LN
High hedge at 13 and 14 Clamps Wood, East Kilbride
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CL/14/0324 Decided
Rear Of 18 Quarryknowe And Rear Of 6 Braedale Road Lanark ML11 7AH
High hedge at 6 Braedale Road, Lanark
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CR/14/0111 Decided
24 Buchanan Drive Rutherglen G73 3PE
High hedge application at 24 Buchanan Drive, Rutherglen
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HM/14/0503 Decided
4A Hamilton Road Bothwell G71 8NE
High hedge along the NW of 2a Hamilton Road, Bothwell
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CL/14/0522 Decided
30 Gillbank Avenue Carluke ML8 5UW
High hedge at Gillbank Avenue, Carluke
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EK/16/0270 Decided
Springbank House West Mains Road East Kilbride G74 1PT
High hedge at Springbank House, West Mains Road, East Kilbride
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CR/17/0226 Granted
8 Murdoch Avenue Cambuslang G72 8WP
Erection of single storey rear extension and external alterations (Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed)
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EK/17/0408 Granted
5 Philipshill Gate East Kilbride G74 5LF
Erection of single storey rear extension with flue
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CR/17/0235 Granted
52 Bramble Wynd Cambuslang G72 6WU
Erection of rear conservatory (certificate of lawfulness - proposed)
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 401 35%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 417 36%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 342 29%
Planning agents in South Lanarkshire
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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JSS Architects 96% granted overall 69
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James Baird Architecture 91% granted overall 60
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DTA 88% granted overall 59
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Neville Design Ltd 100% granted overall 41
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Burrell Design Studio 97% granted overall 39
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CAF Designs LTD 97% granted overall 32
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David Napier Architectural Services 92% granted overall 29
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Angus Design Associates Ltd 94% granted overall 28
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in South Lanarkshire
- 01 Clydesdale West 157
- 02 Clydesdale North 218
- 03 Clydesdale East 349
- 04 Clydesdale South 175
- 05 Avondale And Stonehouse 328
- 06 East Kilbride South 74
- 07 East Kilbride Central South 53
- 08 East Kilbride Central North 100
- 09 East Kilbride West 206
- 10 East Kilbride East 57
- 11 Rutherglen South 96
- 12 Rutherglen Central And North 111
- 13 Cambuslang West 119
- 14 Cambuslang East 116
- 15 Blantyre 66
- 16 Bothwell And Uddingston 256
- 17 Hamilton North And East 206
- 18 Hamilton West And Earnock 111
- 19 Hamilton South 104
- 20 Larkhall 148
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Common questions
How many planning applications does South Lanarkshire decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, South Lanarkshire decided 1160 planning applications. 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in South Lanarkshire?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 69 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many South Lanarkshire decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1160 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 35% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 71% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has South Lanarkshire decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 2799 decisions from South Lanarkshire between 2014 and 2026, out of 3,120 applications on record. Across that whole period 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in South Lanarkshire?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 118 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on South Lanarkshire's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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South Lanarkshire: 3,120 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,160 decided, 94% approved, median 69 days to a decision. 1,186 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2014 and 2026: 2,799 in total, 95% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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