Third Report - Permitted Development Rights
Select Committee
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
HC 32
22 July 2021
Government response
Permitted Development Rights: Government Response to the Select Committee Report · published 23 May 2023
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
Para 23
The Government’s recent changes to the use class system and the introduction of the class...
Conclusion
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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2
Conclusion
Not Addressed
Para 24
To date, the Government has not explained how its PDR regime fits within the wider...
Conclusion
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
The Government should clarify why it considers it necessary to amend paragraph 53 of the...
Recommendation
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 …
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Government Response Summary
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.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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