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Written question asked by Malcolm Rifkind (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2014. It was answered by Brandon Lewis (Conservative) on Monday, 24 November 2014 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


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Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what his policy is on the continued exemption of local authorities that have established an objectively-assessed need for more office accommodation through their local plan, and demonstrated a low level of vacancy in the office market, from proposed planning changes to allow offices to be converted to housing; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

My Department published a consultation paper on this issue on 31 July. We will publish the Government’s response in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
214865
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Housing Offices Change of use
Link
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