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Written question asked by Matthew Offord (Conservative) on Monday, 15 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 July 2019. It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 July 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Permitted Development Rights

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment he has made of the environmental sustainability of residential properties smaller than 13 square metres constructed under permitted development rights.

Answer

New homes in England, whether granted permission on an application or through a permitted development right, are required to meet Building Regulations.

We announced in Written Ministerial Statement HCWS 1408 our intention to review permitted development rights for the conversion of buildings to residential use in respect of the quality standard of homes delivered.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
277168
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Housing Sustainable development Permitted development rights
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk