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Multiple Occupation: Planning Permission

Asked by Lee PitcherLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 5 December 2025UIN 94915

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to review planning regulations for houses in multiple occupation.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 22786 on 17 January 2025.The government continues to keep permitted development rights under review.

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