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Business Premises: Change of Use

Asked by Margaret MullaneLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 12 December 2024UIN 18804

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment her Department has made of the quality of new residential units that were converted from commercial buildings through permitted development rights.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The government acknowledge the concerns that exist about the quality of residential units created through permitted development rights, particularly office-to-residential conversions. We will continue to keep permitted development rights under review.

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