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Guidance on householder permitted development rights, which allow improvement and extension of homes without the need to make a planning application.
Sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted.
Consultation on additional flexibilities to support housing delivery, the agricultural sector, businesses, high streets and open prisons; and a call for evidence on nature-based solutions, farm efficiency projects and diversification.
Sets out special provisions for Crown development for dealing with security-sensitive information in planning applications.
This consultation seeks views on changes to several existing permitted development rights that allow for householder development, building upwards to create new homes, the demolition of certain buildings and rebuild as homes, electric vehicle charge points and air source heat...
When you need planning permission, where to apply, what counts as permitted development and how to appeal a planning permission decision
The government response to the recommendations of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee following their inquiry on permitted development rights.
RPC statement about the impact assessment relating to The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2024
Key fact sheets on recent permitted development rights and changes to the Use Classes Order.
Explains the process for obtaining a lawful development certificate for existing or proposed use.
Responding to suspected breaches of planning control.
This consultation proposes changes to permitted development rights to support recreational camping, renewable energy and film-making.
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on MHCLG's Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021
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