Gove’s Planning Overhaul Courts Controversy and Risks Neighborhood Strife
A sweeping set of reforms unveiled by Housing Secretary Michael Gove aims to boost housing supply by relaxing England’s rigid planning rules, but risks provoking friction between homeowners impacted by unrestrained development permissions.
Flat Conversions Permitted Development Rights
Converting Your Flat Under New Permitted Development Rights
The rules around permitted development rights – what you can change about your property without needing full planning permission – have seen some key changes in recent years. If you own a flat or are looking to buy one, you may now have far more options for converting or extending it than you realised. Read on to find out more.
The UK government has announced a new housing policy in the Autumn Statement that could revolutionize the property market. The plan would allow homeowners to convert houses into two flats without needing planning permission. This new “permitted development right” is slated to come into effect in 2024 after a consultation period.
Michael Gove to Unveil Planning Shake-Up – New Freedoms for Britons – Michael Gove, the Housing Secretary, is set to announce a planning shake-up in the UK. – Britons may gain new freedoms to extend their properties and convert empty shops into homes. – The review of permitted development rights… Read More »Michael Gove to Unveil Planning Shake-Up – New Freedoms for Britons
A guide to Permitted Development Rights Understanding Permitted Development Rights for Repurposing Commercial Properties Introduction: In September 2020, significant changes were introduced regarding permitted development rights, specifically for repurposing commercial properties into residential use. These changes brought about a new use class, Class E, which encompasses various types of establishments… Read More »A guide to Permitted Development Rights
