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Housing: Building Alterations

Asked by Josh NewburyLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 11 February 2026UIN 110915

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of including wraparound extensions within permitted development rights for householders.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The government continues to keep permitted development rights under review.

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