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Welsh permitted development rights changed in response to new residential use classes

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Published on: 03 October 2022

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New permitted development rights for changes of use between primary and second homes and short-term lets
New permitted development rights for changes of use away from a betting office
Changes to article 4 directions

Article summary

Planning analysis: The Welsh Government has legislated to change the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (the GPDO), to create new permitted development rights for changes of use between primary homes, second homes and short-term lets. New permitted development rights permitting changes of use from a betting office to other uses are also created. The changes apply from 20 October 2022 in Wales only.

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