Comment: Converting shops to residential - who stands to win and lose

The proposed rights will allow a building with existing retail (A1) or financial and professional services (A2) use to change to residential use without the requirement to obtain planning permission.

Source: Alamy

The Government has published a consultation entitled ‘Greater flexibilities for change of use’ that proposes new permitted development rights and introduces flexibility to the use of existing retail buildings.

 

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