Relaxation of planning rules for change of use from offices to residential - impact assessment

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2013
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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Looks at measures to introduce new permitted development rights to allow changes from B1(a) office use to C3 residential uses without the need for planning permission. The permitted development rights will be limited to a period of 3 years.

History

Related to the following: Relaxation of planning rules for change of use from commercial to residential - summary of consultation responses and the government's response to the consultation (DCLG, 2012).

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Planning control, England and Wales
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Residential development
  • Planning control

Publisher History

Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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