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Written question asked by Tom Hayes (Labour) on Monday, 11 November 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 November 2024. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 November 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Buildings: Repairs and Maintenance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make it her policy to reform (a) planning policy and (b) permitted development rights to support the high quality retrofit of existing buildings.

Answer

Improving energy efficiency and decarbonising buildings is a crucial element in our mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower. The National Planning Policy Framework encourages the reuse of existing resources, including through the conversion of existing buildings. It also expects local authorities to support applications for energy efficiency and low carbon heating improvements to existing buildings, where these do not already benefit from permitted development rights. We continue to keep permitted development rights under review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13696
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Buildings Planning permission Repairs and maintenance Permitted development rights
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk