Open consultation

Permitted development rights: schools, assets of community value, defence and conservation

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 10 June 2026

Applies to England

Summary

We are seeking views on proposals for new and amended permitted development rights.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 5 August 2026

Consultation description

This consultation contains proposed changes to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, as amended.

It covers the following areas:

• extending the existing temporary permitted development right for schools affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC)
• removing assets of community value from the demolition permitted development right
• changes to the permitted development right that allows development by the Crown on closed defence sites
• new permitted development flexibilities to enable the development of conservation measures within environmental delivery plans

Documents

Permitted development rights: schools, assets of community value, defence and conservation

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Ways to respond

Respond online

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Email to:

pdrconsultation2026@communities.gov.uk

Write to:

Permitted Development Rights Consultation
Planning Directorate – Planning Development Management
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
3rd Floor, Fry Building
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF

Published 10 June 2026