Written question asked by Robert Neill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 February 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 February 2016. It was answered by Brandon Lewis (Conservative) on Monday, 29 February 2016 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Change of Use

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 11 November 2015 to Question 15112, when he intends to bring forward amendments to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015; what provisions will apply to office premises that have been granted prior approval for conversion to residential use but which will not be completed before 30 May 2016; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: We announced on 13 October 2015 that the permitted development right for the change of use from office to residential is to be made permanent, and that those with prior approval will have three years from the date of prior approval in which to change use. Further information on the detail and timing of the regulations will be provided in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 28026
Session: 2015-16
Related items: Change of Use
Wednesday, 11 November 2015
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Housing Planning permission Offices Change of use
Legislation: Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk