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Permanent office to residential permitted development rights

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Published on: 14 October 2015

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Original news
What changes have been announced?
Why are the changes being made?
What does this mean for developers?
What are the implications for LPAs?
What are the potential disadvantages of the permanent rights?

Article summary

Planning analysis: What are the implications of the government’s announcement that it plans to make permitted development rights that enable offices to be converted to new homes permanent, as well as introduce some new permitted development rights? The extension of the temporary permitted development rights may be a welcome announcement for developers who no longer need to push through such conversions by May 2016, but could also result in additional work without fees for local planning authorities (LPAs).

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