Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 14 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 November 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, if he will make a statement on progress with the review of permitted development rights. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on progress with the review of permitted development rights. [139313] Keith Hill: As part of the planning reform agenda the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister undertook to review the permitted development rights granted by the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development Rights) Order 1995. As a first step, a research report commissioned from Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Ltd was published on 10 September. No decisions have been made about any changes to permitted development rights. Full public consultation will take place before any changes are made.

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