Select Committee · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee

Permitted Development Rights

Status: Closed Opened: 23 Mar 2021 Closed: 23 May 2023 7 recommendations 7 conclusions 1 report

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 and their impact on local … Show more

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Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Third Report - Permitted Development Rights HC 32 22 Jul 2021 14 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

2 items
11 Conclusion Third Report - Permitted Development Ri… Acknowledged

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 of these homes would have been built anyway. It also … Read more

Government response AI summary
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 …
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
12 Recommendation Third Report - Permitted Development Ri… Acknowledged

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 residential. As part of this review, it should consider how … Read more

Government response AI summary
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 …
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Oral evidence sessions

3 sessions
Date Witnesses
16 Jun 2021 Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Simon Gallagher · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government View ↗
7 Jun 2021 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 View ↗
17 May 2021 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 View ↗

Who gave evidence

14 witnesses
WitnessOrganisationSessions
Ben Southwood · Head of Housing, Transport, and Urban Space Policy Exchange 1
Cllr Rachel Blake · Environment, Economy, Housing and Transport Board Local Government Association 1
Dr Ben Clifford · Associate Professor in Spatial Planning and Gover… Bartlett School of Planning, University College London 1
Ian Fletcher · Director of Policy British Property Federation 1
James Wickham · Representative London Property Alliance 1
John Bibby · Policy Manager Shelter 1
John Myers · Representative YIMBY Alliance 1
Mark Tufnell · President Country Land and Business Association (CLA) 1
Mark Worringham · Planning Policy Team Leader Reading Council 1
Matthew Davis · Head of Membership Institute of Place Management 1
Ojay McDonald · CEO Association of Town and City Management 1
Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP · Minister for Housing Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 1
Sarah Bevan · Programme Director, Planning and Development London First 1
Simon Gallagher · Planning Director Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 1

Correspondence

4 letters
DateDirectionTitle
27 Jun 2023 To cttee Letter from the Chair to the Minister of State for Housing and Planning dated 2…
28 Feb 2023 To cttee Letter from the Chair to the Secretary of State dated 27 February 2023 concerni…
26 Apr 2022 To cttee Letter from the Minister for Housing to the Chair dated 19 April 2022 concernin…
6 Jul 2021 To cttee Letter from the Minister for Housing to the Chair dated 30 June 2021 concerning…