Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Wednesday, 24 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 January 2024. It was answered by Lee Rowley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 January 2024 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Permitted Development Rights: Conservation Areas and National Parks
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, with reference to his Department's consultation on Permitted development rights, which closed on 25 September 2023, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of extending permitted development rights in (a) national parks and (b) other protected landscapes to allow the conversion of (i) barns and (ii) other rural buildings for residential use on the ability of national park authorities to support the statutory purpose of national parks to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area.
- Answer
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We are currently considering the responses received to the consultation, including from stakeholders representing National Parks and other protected areas, and will make further announcements in due course.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 11298
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Building alterations Conservation areas National parks Permitted development rights
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- 2025-04-23 11:45:27 +0100
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