Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 18
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Acknowledged
Paragraph: 103
Permitted development rights can be a route to provide fast and cost-effective housing, but given...
Recommendation
Permitted development rights can be a route to provide fast and cost-effective housing, but given that the Government is aware of concerns around their use, it should publish its review as soon as possible. We remain concerned about the lack of affordable housing obligations and lack of safeguards for quality. Without reforms, it is likely the planned expansion will further reduce the delivery of social housing through the planning system.
Government response summary AI-generated
While the government states 'Accept' and acknowledges concerns regarding permitted development rights (PDRs), it only states that it is 'considering the findings of the review' and carefully reviewing PDRs as part of wider planning reforms, without committing to publishing the review as soon as possible.
Summary of the government's response below — read the verbatim text to verify.
Paragraph Reference:
103
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
Accept. The Government recognises that permitted development rights (PDR) can be a route to provide fast and cost-effective housing. PDRs offer an important contribution to overall housing delivery, but the Government is aware of concerns around their use and is considering the findings of the review. We are carefully considering the role of PDRs as part of our wider planning reforms, to ensure they deliver quality homes and protect valued amenity. We will continue to monitor the impact of these changes.
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