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Second Homes: Planning Permission

Asked by James NaishLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 16 January 2025UIN 22111

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will amend planning regulations to facilitate converting holiday lodges into permanent primary homes.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

It is for local planning authorities to consider whether holiday lodges would be suitable to become permanent primary homes. Where a holiday lodge is judged to be unsuitable for use as a permanent home, for example due to its size, location or access to amenities, a local planning authority can attach conditions to the grant of planning permission which restricts the use of the property.

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