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Permitted Development Rights

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 5 November 2025UIN 85791

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the policy paper entitled Licensing policy sprint: joint industry and HM government taskforce report, published on 14 August 2025, whether he plans to implement

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The government published its response to the Licensing Taskforce Report on 14 August. We continue to keep permitted development rights under review.

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