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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 April 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Friday, 2 May 2025 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, pursuant to the Answer of 3 April 2025 to Question 41465 on Permitted Development Rights, whether local authorities are required to publish Article 4 Directions; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the absence of a central repository of Article 4 Directions on (a) householders and (b) developers.

Answer

An assessment of the potential impact of the absence of a central repository of Article 4 Directions has not been undertaken. Householders and developers should check with their local authority whether an Article 4 Direction applies in a specific area.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
47709
Session
2024-26
Related items
Permitted Development Rights
Thursday, 3 April 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Permitted Development Rights
Monday, 19 May 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Planning permission Permitted development rights
Link
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