The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government are proposing measures to support housing delivery, economic recovery and public service infrastructure. 

The consultation seeks views on: a proposed new permitted development right for the change of use from Commercial, Business and Service use to residential to create new homes, measures to support public service infrastructure through the planning system, and the approach to simplifying and consolidating existing permitted development rights following changes to the Use Classes Order.

The CIOB would welcome input from members to help formulate a response to this consultation. To have your say, please email the policy team: [email protected]  

Consultation closes: 28 January 2021