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      • What does it cost to cancel an initial notice and revert work to my local council?
      • Why do I have to pay twice – once for the Approved Inspector and then for the LABC team?
      • What will the local authority surveyor do?
      • Can Approved Inspectors continue without the required insurance?
      • What is the status of any regulatory work done in a period where an Approved Inspector fails to secure renewal of their insurance?
      • Does a cancellation notice have to be issued by the Approved Inspector?
      • What information should I request from the Approved Inspector when reverting a project to the local council?
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