Consultation on changes to various permitted development rights

23 February 2024

The government has announced a consultation on changes to Permitted Development Rights, which, amongst other things, would allow for the alteration, extension and, to a lesser extent, the construction of certain buildings without requiring planning permission as well as relax restrictions on the siting and size of electric vehicle charging points and air source heat pumps.

This consultation will last for 8 weeks from 13 February 2024 to 9 April 2024.

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SLCC intend to respond to the consultation. To contribute to SLCC’s response, please send your comments by email to Andrew Towlerton, SLCC National Planning Advisor, [email protected] by close of play Wednesday 3 April 2024.

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