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Written question asked by Steve Reed (Labour) on Thursday, 13 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 June 2019 (named day). It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 June 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Permitted Development Rights: Greater London

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the effect of the changes to Permitted Development Rights that came into effect in May 2013 on the supply of affordable housing in London.

Answer

We are clear that permitted development rights for the change of use to residential are making an important contribution to housing delivery, with over 46,000 homes to rent or buy delivered under the rights in the three years to March 2018.   Where additional floor space is created through the exercise of the permitted development rights, community infrastructure levy is payable where an authority has a charging schedule in place.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
264412
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Greater London Affordable housing Permitted development rights
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk