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Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 October 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 November 2021. It was answered by Lord Greenhalgh (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 November 2021 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Business Premises: Change of Use

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effects on high street businesses of the extensions of Permitted Development Rights to allow the conversion of commercial premises to residential premises on high streets.

Answer

We aim to publish an Impact Assessment on the measures as soon as possible and in accordance with the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3241
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Business premises Housing Retail trade Change of use Permitted development rights
Link
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