Permitted Development Rights

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 23 Mar 2021 Closed: 23 May 2023 Parliament page
The aim of this short inquiry is to examine the Government’s recent and proposed changes to permitted development rights in respect of large-scale development, commercial-to-residential conversions and changes of use between different types of commercial and retail premises. In particular, the inquiry will explore their role in supporting economic growth … Read more
7 Recommendations
7 Conclusions
1 Report
3 Oral sessions
4 Letters
3 Events
Activity timeline 9 events
27 Jun
2023
Correspondence
23 May
2023
Report published
28 Feb
2023
Correspondence
26 Apr
2022
Correspondence
22 Jul
2021
Report published
6 Jul
2021
Correspondence
16 Jun
2021
Oral evidence
7 Jun
2021
Oral evidence
17 May
2021
Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions 3 sessions
16 Jun 2021
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Oral evidence
Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Simon Gallagher · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
7 Jun 2021
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Oral evidence
Ben Southwood · Policy Exchange Dr Ben Clifford · Bartlett School of Planning, University College London John Myers · YIMBY Alliance Matthew Davis · Institute of Place Management Ojay McDonald · Association of Town and City Management Sarah Bevan · London First
17 May 2021
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Oral evidence
Cllr Rachel Blake · Local Government Association Ian Fletcher · British Property Federation James Wickham · London Property Alliance John Bibby · Shelter Mark Tufnell · Country Land and Business Association (CLA) Mark Worringham · Reading Council
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Third Report - Permitted Development Rights HC 32 22 Jul 2021 14 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
2 results
Clear
11 Conclusion Acknowledged
Third Report - Permitted Developme…
When compared to the overall number of new homes being delivered, it appears that permitted...
When compared to the overall number of new homes being delivered, it appears that permitted development rights have made a contribution to the supply of new homes, although the precise number is difficult to calculate given the likelihood that some … Read more
Government Response
The government defends the continued role of permitted development rights in housing delivery and reducing planning burdens, stating that new PDRs will undergo careful consideration. While acknowledging the importance of good design and placemaking, it refers to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill's requirement for local design codes rather than outlining specific actions to address existing concerns about poor quality and unsuitable location of homes delivered via PDR.
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12 Recommendation Acknowledged
Third Report - Permitted Developme…
As already recommended, the Government should pause any further extensions of permitted development, including the...
As already recommended, the Government should pause any further extensions of permitted development, including the new class MA right, which is due to take effect on 1 August, and conduct a review of all PDRs for change of use to … Read more
Government Response
The government indicates it will not pause further extensions of permitted development rights (PDRs) or commit to a comprehensive review, but continuously keeps them under review. It asserts existing measures cover inappropriate locations and natural light, while deeming changes for housing mix too complex for immediate implementation, deferring them for future review.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Government Response AI assessment · 14 of 7 classified
Accepted 1
Accepted in Part 4
Acknowledged 2
Not Addressed 3
Rejected 4
Total 7 recs + 7 conclusions
Correspondence 4 letters
27 Jun 2023 To committee Letter from the Chair to the Minister of State for Housing and Planning dated 26 June 2023 concerning the Government's response to the Committee's report on Permitted Development Rights
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28 Feb 2023 To committee Letter from the Chair to the Secretary of State dated 27 February 2023 concerning the Government's response to the Committee's report on Permitted Development Rights
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26 Apr 2022 To committee Letter from the Minister for Housing to the Chair dated 19 April 2022 concerning Government responses to the Committee's reports on the Future of the Planning System in England and Permitted Development Rights
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6 Jul 2021 To committee Letter from the Minister for Housing to the Chair dated 30 June 2021 concerning the Minister's appearance before the Committee on 16 June in connection with the inquiry into Permitted Development Rights
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