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Greater flexibilities for change of use: Consultation
Posted on: 8 August 2013
By: mackene
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A consultation paper recommending the conversion empty shops in ailing high streets to houses or flats has been published by the department for Communities and Local Government. It proposes granting permitted development rights for the conversions, which would see developers apply to councils for prior approval for the conversions. They would be permitted to reject the application on the basis of ‘loss on the economic health of the town centre, the need to maintain an adequate provision of essential local services such as post offices, and the potential impact of the change of use on the local character of the area.’ However, the secretary of state will retain the power to overturn refusals if local authorities use them ‘unreasonably’. Comments are requested by 15 October 2013.
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