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Asked by Rachel GilmourLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 17 September 2024UIN 3567

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will hold discussions with the Exmoor National Park Authority on change of use for rural pubs in Tiverton and Minehead constituency.

Answered by Mary Creagh

Planning permission is always required to change use of a pub, ensuring that local consideration can be given to any such proposals through the planning application process, in consultation with the local community. Defra cannot comment on individual planning cases.

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