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
3 results
Clear
1 Conclusion Not Addressed
Third Report - Permitted Developme…
The Government’s recent changes to the use class system and the introduction of the class...
The Government’s recent changes to the use class system and the introduction of the class MA permitted development right are a continuation of the policy of successive governments since 2013 of using PDR to speed up housing delivery. We understand … Read more
Government Response
The government reiterates its belief in the important role of permitted development rights for housing, renewable energy, and high streets, stating they reduce bureaucratic burdens and support brownfield development. It does not address the committee's concern about the PDR regime's complexity.
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2 Conclusion Not Addressed
Third Report - Permitted Developme…
To date, the Government has not explained how its PDR regime fits within the wider...
To date, the Government has not explained how its PDR regime fits within the wider planning system or its proposed reforms in the planning White Paper. In particular, the recent extensions to permitted development appear to contradict the increased focus … Read more
Government Response
The government defends the continued role of permitted development rights as an important delivery tool for housing and high streets, and for reducing burdens on local authorities. However, it does not directly explain how the PDR regime fits within the wider planning system or addresses the concerns regarding contradictions with plan-led development, local democratic involvement, or the lack of community consultation on PDR schemes.
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7 Recommendation Not Addressed
Third Report - Permitted Developme…
The Government should clarify why it considers it necessary to amend paragraph 53 of the...
The Government should clarify why it considers it necessary to amend paragraph 53 of the National Planning Policy Framework, and set out how the new wording addresses the issues it is seeking to resolve. In addition, we recommend that the … Read more
Government Response
The government defends its amendment to paragraph 53 and the new Class E, stating they support diversification and housing delivery. It explains that compensation for Article 4 directions is common practice due to primary legislation but does not commit to allowing faster application without compensation or monitoring the effectiveness of paragraph 53 as requested.
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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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